Erythropoietin hormone which stimulates R.B.C formation is produced by :
- Juxtaglomerular cells of the kidney
- Alpha cells of pancreas
- The cells of rostral adenohypophysis
- The cells of bone marrow
Answer
(1) Juxtaglomerular cells of the kidney
Solution
As per NCERT, the juxtaglomerular cells of the kidney produce a peptide hormone called erythropoietin, which stimulates erythropoiesis (formation of RBCs).
Alpha cells of pancreas secrete glucagon; red bone marrow is the site of RBC formation but does not secrete erythropoietin.
Answer: (1)