Erythropoietin is produced by which cells?
AInterstitial testis cells
BPancreatic alpha cells
CJuxtaglomerular kidney cells
DThyroid follicular cells
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Juxtaglomerular kidney cells
Juxtaglomerular cells of the kidney make erythropoietin, which stimulates RBC formation.
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