When the oxygen content of the blood becomes too low,the ________ releases _______ to stimulate red blood cell production.
A)pituitary gland; follicle-stimulating hormone
B)kidney; erythropoietin
C)thyroid gland; thyroxin
D)stomach; gastrin
E)pancreas; insulin

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When the oxygen content of the blood becomes too low, the kidney releases erythropoietin to stimulate the production of red blood cells.

When the Oxygen Content of the Blood Becomes Too Low,the