
Which organ is the primary source of circulating erythropoietin (EPO) in adults?
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Get StartedWhich organ is the primary source of circulating erythropoietin (EPO) in adults?
Options:
- Kidney
- Liver
- Spleen
- Bone marrow
Correct answer: Kidney
Explanation: The kidney produces the majority of systemic EPO via peritubular interstitial fibroblasts; roughly 90% of circulating erythropoietin in adults is renal in origin.
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