Production of Red Blood Cells Is Controlled by the Hormone

question 39

Multiple Choice

Production of red blood cells is controlled by the hormone _______, which is released by cells of the _______ in response to _______.

• A) erythropoietin; bone marrow; insufficient oxygen
• B) erythropoietin; kidneys; insufficient oxygen
• C) atrial natriuretic peptide; heart; too much oxygen
• D) atrial natriuretic peptide; heart; insufficient oxygen
• E) erythropoietin; kidneys; too much carbon dioxide

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