The Primary Reason Males Have a Higher Hematocrit Than Females

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Multiple Choice

The primary reason males have a higher hematocrit than females is because

• A) males have more skeletal muscle.
• B) males have larger livers.
• C) males have longer blood vessels.
• D) males have fewer white blood cells.
• E) males have androgens.

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