erythropoitein, which simulates red blood cell production, is produced by the?

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erythropoitein, which simulates red blood cell production, is produced by the?

A red bone marrow
B pituitary gland
C kidneys
D adrenal glands

2006-12-07 09:06:19 · 3 answers · asked by laurie 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology

3 answers

I should know this one, but I'm going to guess kidneys.

I just google searched it, and it is indeed the kidney.

2006-12-07 09:09:59 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋

In adult humans, erythropoietin is produced primarily by peritubular cells in the kidneys, where production is stimulated by a low oxygen concentration in the blood. Some erythropoietin is produced by the liver, which is the primary source in the fetus.

So, C is the best answer.

2006-12-07 17:29:59 · answer #2 · answered by Jerry P 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋

red bone marrow

2006-12-07 18:37:36 · answer #3 · answered by bell 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋