Production of red blood cells is controlled by the hormone _______, which is released by cells of the _______ in response to _______.
A) erythropoietin; bone marrow; insufficient oxygen
B) erythropoietin; kidneys; insufficient oxygen
C) atrial natriuretic peptide; heart; too much oxygen
D) atrial natriuretic peptide; heart; insufficient oxygen
E) erythropoietin; kidneys; too much carbon dioxide

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Production of red blood cells is controlled by the hormone erythropoietin, which is released by cells of the kidneys in response to insufficient oxygen.

Production of Red Blood Cells Is Controlled by the Hormone