Multiple Choice
Which of the following is a primary mechanism by which the body maintains homeostasis?
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16. The Endocrine System
Introduction to the Endocrine System
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Which hormone is responsible for the stimulation of red blood cell formation in the bone marrow?
A
Erythropoietin
B
Insulin
C
Thyroxine
D
Cortisol
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Understand the process of erythropoiesis, which is the production of red blood cells in the bone marrow.
Identify the role of hormones in regulating erythropoiesis. Specifically, focus on the hormone that directly stimulates the production of red blood cells.
Recognize that erythropoietin is a hormone produced primarily by the kidneys in response to low oxygen levels in the blood.
Learn how erythropoietin acts on the bone marrow to increase the production of red blood cells, thereby improving oxygen transport in the body.
Differentiate erythropoietin from other hormones listed, such as insulin, thyroxine, and cortisol, which have different functions unrelated to red blood cell formation.
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