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Q. Erythropoietin is produced by

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Erythropoietin (EPO) is a hormone produced by the kidney that promotes the formation of red blood cells by the bone marrow. Chemically, erythropoietin is a protein with an attached sugar (a glycoprotein). It is produced by kidney cells when the body experiences low oxygen level. The resulting rise in red-blood cells increases the oxygen carrying capacity of the blood.