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What is erythropoiesis? Which hormone stimulate it?

Formation of RBCs is called Erythropoisis. Erythropoitin hormone is responsible for erythropoiesis which is a glycoprotein hormone secreted by the kidney. The secretion of erythropoietin and production of RBCs is stimulated when the amount of oxygen is lower than normal.


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There are many endocrine glands in human body. Name the glands which is absent in male and the one absent in female.

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Which of the two adrenocortical layers, zona glomerulosa and zona reticularis lies outside enveloping the other?

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Name the only hormone secreted by pars intermedia of the pituitary gland.

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Name the endocrine gland that produces calcitonin and mention the role played by this hormone.