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Which factor is the main stimulus for the secretion of Erythropoietin?
Which factor is the main stimulus for the secretion of Erythropoietin?
- Androgens
- Hypoxia (correct)
- Alkalosis
- Adenosine
Where does the production of new RBCs (Erythropoiesis) primarily occur after birth?
Where does the production of new RBCs (Erythropoiesis) primarily occur after birth?
- Spleen
- Yellow bone marrow in long bones
- Liver
- Red bone marrow in flat bones (correct)
What is the main function of iron in the body?
What is the main function of iron in the body?
- Synthesis of ATP
- Formation of Hb and myoglobin (correct)
- Co-factor for bile production
- Structural component of bone matrix
Which organ secretes approximately 85% of Erythropoietin?
Which organ secretes approximately 85% of Erythropoietin?
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What is the main factor affecting Erythropoiesis?
What is the main factor affecting Erythropoiesis?
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Erythropoietin and Erythropoiesis
- Hypoxia (low oxygen levels) is the main stimulus for the secretion of Erythropoietin.
- The production of new RBCs (Erythropoiesis) primarily occurs in the bone marrow after birth.
- The main function of iron in the body is to facilitate the transport of oxygen in hemoglobin.
- The kidneys are the primary organs responsible for secreting approximately 85% of Erythropoietin.
- Hypoxia is the main factor affecting Erythropoiesis.
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