what stimulates the production of erythropoiesis
Erythropoiesis. We're now going to talk about the physiology of erythropoiesis. Erythropoietin is a hormone that is the main regulator of the production of red blood cells. Erythropoietin is made in the kidneys and its synthesis is increased in response to a lack of oxygen or hypoxia. Erythropoietin then makes its way to the bone marrow where it stimulates the production of red blood cells.