The Key Factor to Distinguish Relative and Absolute Polycythemia Is

question 34

Multiple Choice

The key factor to distinguish relative and absolute polycythemia is that a relative polycythemia is due to:

• A)Increased production of erythrocytes.
• B)Decreased amount of serum.
• C)Increased production of erythropoietin.
• D)Decreased arterial oxygen saturation.

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