When the Body Detects _______, _______ is Secreted to Increase

Question

When the body detects _______, _______ is secreted to increase the production of red blood cells.
A) high CO2levels; erythropoietin
B) high CO2levels; myoglobin
C) low O2levels; erythropoietin
D) low O2levels; myoglobin

Accepted Answer

Erythropoietin is a hormone secreted in response to low oxygen levels to stimulate the production of red blood cells.