Question

What is erythropoiesis? Which hormone stimulates it?

Answer 1

Erythropoiesis:

Erythropoiesis is the process of formation of the matured RBCs from the hematopoietic stem cells. The site for erythropoiesis is the spleen and the liver in the foetus while it is the bone marrow in the adults.





Hormones involved in erythropoiesis:


Decrease in the level of oxygen in the blood is sensed by the Juxtaglomerular cells of the kidney. In response it secretes a peptide hormone, erythropoietin, which stimulates the formation of RBCs.