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

(A)Alpha cells of pancreas
(B)The cells of rostral adenohypophysis
(C)The cells of bone marrow
(D)Juxtaglomerular cells of the kidney

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The juxtaglomerular cells of kidney produce a peptide hormone called **erythropoietin** which stimulates erythropoiesis (formation of RBC).

Chapter: Chemical Coordination and Integration
Section: 19.3 HORMONES OF HEART, KIDNEY AND GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT
Page: 8
Words matched: 17 of 17

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