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The "erythropoietin" hormone regulates

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Blood pressure
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Water level of blood
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Glucose level of blood
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Rate of formation of red blood cells
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Solution

The correct option is D Rate of formation of red blood cells
Erythropoietin also known as EPO, is a glycoprotein hormone, that controls erythropoiesis, or red blood cell production. It is a cytokine (protein signaling molecule) for erythrocyte (red blood cell) precursors in the bone marrow.

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