Production of red blood cells

Which substance stimulates the production of the red blood cells? Which organ is responsible for secreting that particular substance? Under which conditions this secretion does increases?

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The substance which stimulates the production of red blood cells through the bone marrow is known as “erythropoietin”. Erythropoietin refers to a hormone which is released through the kidneys. Its secretion is improved when there is poor tissue oxygenation caused due to decreased availability of oxygen (since, it takes place at high altitudes) or through the internal diseases, like in pulmonary diseases.

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