What hormone stimulates erythropoiesis (formation of RBC)?

What hormone stimulates erythropoiesis (formation of RBC)?
  1. Atrial natriuretic factor (ANF)
  2. Erythropoietin
  3. Gastrin
  4. Secretin

Solution

Erythropoietin is a hormone produced by the juxtaglomerular cells of the kidney, which stimulates erythropoiesis (formation of RBC).

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