What Is the Term for an Increase in the Total

question 30

Multiple Choice

What is the term for an increase in the total cell mass of the blood?

• A) Erythropoiesis
• B) Hemophilia
• C) Polycythemia
• D) Leukopenia

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Definitions:

Fetal Alcohol Syndrome

A range of effects that can occur in a person whose mother drank alcohol during pregnancy, including physical, behavioral, and learning problems.

Heart Defect

A physical abnormality present in the heart from birth, affecting its structure, function, or both.

Unusual Facial Features

Distinctive facial characteristics that significantly deviate from the cultural norm.

Placental Development

The process by which the placenta forms and matures to support fetal development during pregnancy.