Question:
Erythropoietin hormone is produced by
Erythropoietin hormone is produced by
Show Hint
Remember the kidneys’ role not only in excretion but also in endocrine functions like erythropoietin production.
Updated On: May 9, 2025
- Heart
- Kidney
- Gastro Intestinal Tract
- Testes
Hide Solution
Verified By Collegedunia
The Correct Option is B
Solution and Explanation
Erythropoietin is a glycoprotein hormone secreted primarily by the kidneys in response to hypoxia (low oxygen levels). It stimulates the bone marrow to increase red blood cell production to improve oxygen transport in the body.
Was this answer helpful?
0
0
Top Questions on Human Endocrine System
Match the hormone with its site of production:
- KCET - 2025
- Biology
- Human Endocrine System
- Identify the statement/s given below that does not correspond to the functions of cortisol i) Maintains cardiovascular system and kidney functions
ii) Produces anti-inflammatory reactions
iii) Maintains electrolyte balance, osmosis and blood pressure
iv) Suppresses immune response
v) Stimulates RBC production- KCET - 2025
- Biology
- Human Endocrine System
- Which of the following hormones is secreted by the anterior pituitary gland and stimulates the thyroid gland to release thyroxine?
- MHT CET - 2025
- Biology
- Human Endocrine System
- .............. is an endocrine gland, secretes the hormones insulin and glucagon.
- TS POLYCET - 2024
- Biology
- Human Endocrine System
- Deficiency of Vasopressin causes excessive dilute urination. This condition is called?
- TS POLYCET - 2024
- Biology
- Human Endocrine System
View More Questions
Questions Asked in AP EAPCET exam
Which sol is used as an intramuscular injection?
- AP EAPCET - 2024
- Colloids
The reactions which occur in blast furnace at 500 – 800 K during extraction of iron from haematite are
i. \(3Fe_2O_3 + CO \rightarrow 2Fe_3O_4 + CO_2\)
ii. \(Fe_2O_3 + 3C \rightarrow 2Fe + 3CO\)
iii. \(FeO + 4CO \rightarrow 3Fe + 4CO_2\)
iv. \(FeO + CO \rightarrow 2FeO + CO_2\)- AP EAPCET - 2024
- Metallurgy
Which of the following reactions give phosphine?
i. Reaction of calcium phosphide with water
ii. Heating white phosphorus with concentrated NaOH solution in an inert atmosphere
iii. Heating red phosphorus with alkali- AP EAPCET - 2024
- Chemistry in Everyday Life
- Which of the following is an example for fibre?
- AP EAPCET - 2024
- Polymers
- The number of essential and non-essential amino acids from the following list respectively is Given amino acids: Val, Gly, Leu, Lys, Pro, Ser
- AP EAPCET - 2024
- Amino Acids
View More Questions