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Standard XII
Biology
Erythropoetin
Erythropoieti...
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Erythropoietin is released by
A
Bone marrow
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Spleen
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C
Kidneys
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Liver
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Solution
The correct option is
C
Kidneys
Erythropoietin is a hormone released by the kidney.
It is a glycoprotein.
This hormone helps in the proliferation and differentiation of erythrocyte precursors.
Thus, they produce red blood cells (RBCs) from the bone marrow cells and this process is also known as erythropoiesis.
The cells of the kidney that produces erythropoietin are sensitive to low oxygen levels in the blood that travels to the kidney.
The extrarenal site for erythropoietin release is liver.
So, the correct answer is 'Kidneys'.
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