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  4. The hormone is secreted by the cells of kidneys and stimulates the formation of erythrocyte.

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Q. The __________ hormone is secreted by the __________ cells of kidneys and stimulates the formation of erythrocyte.

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Erythropoietin is a glycoprotein secreted mainly by the kidney in response to cellular hypoxia; it stimulates red blood cell production (erythropoiesis) in the bone marrow. The juxtaglomerular cells of kidney produce a peptide hormone called erythropoietin which stimulates erythropoiesis (formation of RBC).
Juxtaglomerular cells produce renin, which converts angiotensinogen to angiotensin.