Which of the Following Hormones Increases Production of Erythropoietin

Question

Which of the following hormones increases production of erythropoietin?
A) Testosterone
B) Estrogen
C) Progesterone
D) Thymosin
E) Insulin

Accepted Answer

Testosterone increases the production of erythropoietin, which in turn stimulates the production of red blood cells. This is one reason why males typically have a higher red blood cell count than females.