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Function of erythropoietin?1. WBC synthesis2. RBC synthesis3. Platelet synthesis4. Plasma synthesis

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 2 : RBC synthesis

Explanation:

  • Erythropoietin (EPO) is produced by the kidney and used to make red blood cells.
  • Erythropoetin-stimulating agents are used often for people with long-term kidney disease and anemia.
  • Erythropoietin (EPO) is a hormone produced primarily by the kidneys, with small amounts made by the liver.
  • EPO plays a key role in the production of red blood cells (RBCs), which carry oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body. 


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