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Function of the Collecting Duct

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The target of the hormone erythropoietin is _____.

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White Blood Cells

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Bone Marrow

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The Kidneys

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Right Atrium of the Heart

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Solution

The correct option is C
The Kidneys

Erythropoietin is secreted by kidney which governs the process of erythropoiesis (RBC formation) in bones.

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