Erythropoietin is secreted from

Pituitary gland

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Pancreas

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Adrenal gland

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Kidney

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Solution

The correct option is D Kidney
The oxygen shortage stimulates the kidney cells to secrete a hormone named erythropoietin into blood, which stimulates bone marrow to increase the production of RBCs.

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