What Form of Polycythemia Occurs When an Individual Lives in a High

question 82

Multiple Choice

What form of polycythemia occurs when an individual lives in a high altitude environment?

• A) primary
• B) secondary
• C) tertiary
• D) relative
• E) none of these

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