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Juxtaglomerular cells of kidney produce a peptide hormone

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Gastrin
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Secretin
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Estradiol
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Erythropoietin
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Solution

The correct option is D Erythropoietin
  • Erythropoietin is a peptide hormone produced primarily by juxtaglomerular cells of the kidney.
  • Erythropoietin stimulates the bone marrow to produce more red blood cells.
  • The resulting rise in red cells increases the oxygen-carrying capacity of the blood.
  • As the prime regulator of red cell production, erythropoietin's major functions are to promote the development of red blood cells. Hence, Juxtaglomerular cells of kidney produce a peptide hormone called Erythropoietin.
So, the correct answer is 'Erythropoietin'.

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