Erythropoietin is produced in the_______________?
Correct answer: C. Kidney
- A. Bone marrow
- B. Liver
- C. Kidney
- D. Spleen
Explanation
In adults, erythropoietin is produced mainly by oxygen-sensitive interstitial cells of the kidney and stimulates red-cell production in bone marrow. The liver contributes more substantially during fetal life.
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