Question

A harmone secreted by the kidney that stimulates formation of red blood cells.

Answer 1

erythroprotien (EPO)

Answer 2

Answer :-

"Erythropoietin" is the hormone secreted by the kidneys that stimulates formation of Red Blood Cells (RBCs).

Extra Information :-

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• The kidneys produce three hormones in total, namely- "Renin", "Erythropoietin" and "Calcitriol".

• The "Renin" hormone secreted by the kidneys controls the secretion of "Aldosterone" through the "Renin-angiotensin pathway".

• "Renin" is also considered to be an "Enzyme".

• "Renin" plays a crucial role in the proper maintenance of the "Renin-angiotensin system".

• "Erythropoietin" hormone is also known by the name- "EPO" hormone.

• "Erythropoietin" is basically a peptide which released by the kidneys in response to low oxygen (O₂) level in the tissues of the kidneys.

• "EPO" helps in the production of Red Blood Cell (RBC) by stimulating the bone marrow.

• "Calcitriol" is a steroid hormone secreted by the kidneys in response to the presence of "Parathyroid hormone".

• "Calcitriol" stimulates the absorption of calcium and phosphate ions in the digestive tract.