Which organ is responsible for stimulating the production of red blood cells?
a. Yellow marrow
b. Red marrow
c. Spleen
d. Kidney
Answer D.
Keyword: STIMULATING THE PRODUCTION OF RBC. Rationale: Kidneys produce and release the hormone erythropoietin that is responsible for initiating the production of RBCs in the red marrow, thus, the correct answer is D. The Red Marrow is the site of RBC production. The spleen is responsible for removing the damage RBC.
a. Yellow marrow
b. Red marrow
c. Spleen
d. Kidney
Answer D.
Keyword: STIMULATING THE PRODUCTION OF RBC. Rationale: Kidneys produce and release the hormone erythropoietin that is responsible for initiating the production of RBCs in the red marrow, thus, the correct answer is D. The Red Marrow is the site of RBC production. The spleen is responsible for removing the damage RBC.
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