What hemopoietic growth factor is produced by the kidneys and liver in response to low oxygenation and increases the production of RBC precursor cells?

A) thrombopoietin
B) cytokines
C) erythropoietin
D) interleukin


Ans: C) erythropoietin

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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A) lingual B) laryngeal C) pharyngeal D) palatine

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