The Urinary System Secretes Erythropoietin, Which Regulates the Production of ________

Question

The urinary system secretes erythropoietin, which regulates the production of ________.
A) bile pigments
B) urine
C) electrolytes
D) red blood cells

Accepted Answer

Erythropoietin is a hormone produced by the kidneys that stimulates the bone marrow to produce red blood cells. Therefore, the correct choice is D, red blood cells.