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Formation of RBC

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Hormone stimulating bone marrow to produce RBCs , ‘Erythropoietin’ is secreted by

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Adrenal cortex

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Adrenal medulla

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Kidney

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Delta cells of pancreas

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Solution

The correct option is C Kidney
Erythropoietin is a blood forming hormone (erythropoietic hormone) produced by the kidneys. In that aspect, kidneys too have an endocrine function.

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