An Increase in the Numbers of Red Blood Cells That

question 78

Multiple Choice

An increase in the numbers of red blood cells that makes the blood too viscous is

• A)hemorrhagic anemiA.
• B)hemolytic anemia.
• C)pernicious anemia.
• D)polycythemia.

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