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

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Solution:

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 interstitial fibroblasts are produced in the kidney are are present associated with the peritubular capillary and proximal convoluted tubule.