Erythropoietin, also known as erythropoetin, haematopoietin, or haemopoietin, is a hormone that the kidneys produce. Its primary function is to stimulate the production of red blood cells in the bone marrow, a process known as erythropoiesis.
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Below are some solved multiple-choice questions about erythropoietin.
1. Where is the hormone Erythropoietin produced?
(a) Liver
(b) Spleen
(c) Kidney
(d) Thyroid gland
Answer: (c) Kidney.
2. What is the normal plasma level of erythropoietin hormone according to diagnostic reports?
(a) 10 to 22 U/L
(b) 10 to 25 U/L
(c) 10 to 50 U/L
(d) 10 to 75 U/L
Answer: (a) 10 to 22 U/L.
Also Refer: Hormones of Heart, Kidney and Gastrointestinal Tract
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