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Which part of kidney produces erythropoietin?

Which part of kidney produces erythropoietin? Correct Answer Juxtaglomerular apparatus

Juxtaglomerular cells of the nephrons of kidney are responsible for the production of the hormone erythropoietin. It is a peptide hormone that induces erythropoiesis or formation of erythrocytes.

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Here are some words translated from an artificial language.
I. godabim means kidney stones
II. romzbim means kidney beans
III. romzbako means wax beans

Which word could mean "wax statue"?
With reference to the work of human kidney consider the following statements
1. After the waste is removed in the kidney the clean blood is sent back through renal artery.
2. From Bowman's capsule, the filtered liquid passes through tiny tubes where much of the glucose is reabsorbed and sent back to the blood in the renal vein.
Which of these statements is/are correct?
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