The main regulatory hormone for erythropoiesis is erythropoietin: NEET Biology MCQ
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The main regulatory hormone for erythropoiesis is
Atestosterone
Bestrogen
Cthyroid hormone
Derythropoietin
Correct answer: D. erythropoietin
Erythropoietin (EPO) is the primary hormone that regulates red blood cell production in the body. It is mainly produced by the kidneys and stimulates erythroid progenitor cells to differentiate into mature red blood cells.
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