Which hormone is synthesized and secreted by the kidneys?
a. Antidiuretic hormone
b. Aldosterone
c. Erythropoietin
d. Angiotensinogen
Correct answer: c. Erythropoietin
Explanation:
The kidneys synthesize and secrete erythropoietin, a hormone that stimulates the production of red blood cells in response to low oxygen levels in the blood.
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