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ZoologyExcretory Products and their EliminationHuman Excretory SystemEasy2 minPYQ_2020
ZoologyEasysingle choice

The __________ hormone is secreted by the __________ cells of kidneys and stimulates the formation of erythrocyte.

Options:

Answer:
B
Solution:

Erythropoietin is a glycoprotein secreted mainly by the kidney in response to cellular hypoxia; it stimulates red blood cell production (erythropoiesis) in the bone marrow. The interstitial fibroblasts are produced in the kidney are are present associated with the peritubular capillary and proximal convoluted tubule.

Stream:NTA_ABHYAS_NEETSubject:ZoologyTopic:Excretory Products and their EliminationSubtopic:Human Excretory System
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