The hormone that stimulates the formation of red blood cells is: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The hormone that stimulates the formation of red blood cells is:
A. Interleukin
B. Erythropoietin
C. Colony-stimulating factor
D. Thrombopoietin
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Erythropoietin (EPO), mainly from kidneys, promotes erythropoiesis in bone marrow. Thrombopoietin stimulates platelets, interleukins are immune cytokines, CSFs for white blood cells. EPO is used to treat anemia.

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