Erythropoietin stimulated by the juxtaglomerular cells is a

Iodothyronine

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Amine

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Steroid

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Peptide

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The correct option is D
Peptide

Erythropoietin is a peptide hormone which stimulates the production of RBCs.

Based on their chemical nature, hormones are divided into four groups - peptides, steroids, iodothyronines and amino acid derivatives.

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