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Which hormone does the kidney produce that stimulates red blood cell production?a. thrombopoeitinb. vitamin $\mathrm{D}$c. $\mathrm{EPO}$d. renin
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Thrombopoietin is a hormone produced mainly by the liver and kidneys that stimulates the production of platelets, not red blood cells. b. Vitamin D is produced by the kidneys, but it is involved in calcium and phosphorus regulation, not red blood cell Show more…
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