Topic: Endocrine glands and hormones, mechanism of action· Human Physiology

Erythropoietin hormone which stimulates R.B.C. formation is produced by :

1. Alpha cells of pancreas

2. The cells of rostral adenohypophysis

3. The cells of bone marrow

4. Juxtaglomerular cells of the kidney

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Answer: 4. Juxtaglomerular cells of the kidney

Erythropoietin is secreted by the juxtaglomerular cells of the kidney in response to low oxygen, and stimulates RBC formation in bone marrow. Bone marrow responds to it but does not produce it.

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