What is the primary role of erythropoietin in the context of blood components?

A Stimulation of platelet production
B Regulation of white blood cell count
C Stimulation of red blood cell production
D Inhibition of blood clotting
Erythropoietin is a hormone that stimulates the production of red blood cells in the bone marrow.
Guyton and Hall Textbook of Medical Physiology
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