Erythropoietin is a growth factor affecting erythroid progenitors and is produced by what organ?
a. Bone marrow
b. Spleen
c. Kidney
d. Liver
ANS: A
Erythropoietin is a growth factor affecting erythroid progenitors and is produced by the kidney when it senses hypoxia.
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