Which Hormone is Released from the Kidneys in Response to Hypoxia

Question

Which hormone is released from the kidneys in response to hypoxia?
A) aldosterone
B) erythropoietin
C) RHF
D) HVR

Accepted Answer

Erythropoietin is released from the kidneys in response to hypoxia to stimulate the production of red blood cells in the bone marrow, thereby increasing the oxygen-carrying capacity of the blood.