Asked by kayla swank on Jun 24, 2024
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The production of RBCs in the blood is controlled by which hormone?
A) Thyroxin
B) Oxyhemoglobin
C) Cortisol
D) Erythropoietin
E) Oxytocin
RBCs
Short for red blood cells, these are the cells in the blood that carry oxygen from the lungs to the body's tissues and return carbon dioxide from the tissues back to the lungs.
Erythropoietin
A hormone produced by the kidneys that stimulates the production of red blood cells in the bone marrow, often used in medical treatments for anemia.
Hormone
A chemical substance produced by glands in the body that regulates and controls the activity of certain cells or organs.
- Elucidate the progression and relevance of red blood cells throughout their lifespan.
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Sarah HidalgoJun 25, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Erythropoietin is the hormone responsible for the production of red blood cells (RBCs) in the body. It is produced by the kidneys and stimulates the bone marrow to produce more RBCs in response to low oxygen levels in the blood.
Learning Objectives
- Elucidate the progression and relevance of red blood cells throughout their lifespan.