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What is Erythropoietin is/are produced by - and explain in detail?
Ans. B. Interstitial cells of the peritubular capillary bed of the kidneysErythropoietin is a glycoprotein hormone which stimulate erythrocyte production.In adults, about 85% of erythropoietin comes from the kidney (interstitial cells in peritubular capillary bed) and 15% from liver (Perivenous hepatocytes). Small amount is also produced in brain; and uterus and oviduct.