Production of Red Blood Cells Is Controlled by the Hormone

Multiple Choice

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