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Which part of the body produces the hormone erythropoietin?


A

The cells of rostral adenohypophysis

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Alpha cells of pancreas

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C

The cells of bone marrow

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D

Juxtaglomerular cells of the kidney

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Solution

The correct option is D

Juxtaglomerular cells of the kidney


The correct option is D.

Explanation for correct option:

  1. The hormone erythropoietin is produced by the juxtaglomerular cells of the kidney.
  2. This hormone is known to produce red blood cells.

Explanation for incorrect options:

Option A:

  1. The cells of rostral adenohypophysis are known to synthesize hormones in the anterior lobe of the pituitary.

Option B:

  1. Alpha cells of the pancreas are known to secrete the peptide hormone glucagon for increasing the glucose level of blood.

Option C:

  1. The cells of bone marrow produce two types of cells which are myeloid and lymphoid lineages.

Final answer: The hormone erythropoietin is produced by juxtaglomerular cells of the kidney.


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