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Veterinary Technician

Category - Animal Care

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What is the substance, produced by the kidneys, that stimulates the production of red blood cells from the bone marrow called?

Uric Acid Crystals
Convoluted Enzymes
Erythropoietin
Glomeruli

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Answer: C - Erythropoietin is the substance, produced by the kidneys, that stimulates the production of red blood cells from the bone marrow. It is a glycoprotein that is manufactured by peritubular capillary endothelial cells in the kidney. Also called hemopoietin, it has other important biological functions, such as aiding in wound healing and assisting in the brain's response to injury.

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