The hormone erythropoietin secreted by kidney regulates
A
Blood pressure
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B
Rate of RBC formation
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C
Sodium concentration
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D
Glucose concentration
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Solution
The correct option is B Rate of RBC formation Erythropoietin is an essential hormone for red cell production. Under hypoxic conditions, the kidney will produce and secrete erythropoietin to increase the production of red blood cells.