Asked by Hannah Swenson on Apr 25, 2024
Erythropoietin is a hormone that:
A) creates lymph fluid.
B) regulates the production of white blood cells.
C) stimulates the production of red blood cells.
D) monitors the lymph nodes.
Erythropoietin
A hormone produced by the kidneys that promotes the formation of red blood cells by the bone marrow.
Lymph Nodes
Small, bean-shaped structures that filter lymphatic fluid and trap pathogens and foreign particles as part of the immune system.
- Elucidate the process of red blood cell and hemoglobin synthesis and their importance in oxygen transportation.
Learning Objectives
- Elucidate the process of red blood cell and hemoglobin synthesis and their importance in oxygen transportation.