Question

Abnormal rise in erythrocyte count is

• A. Leucopenia
• B. Polycythemia
• C. Anaemia
• D. Pneumonia

Answer 1

The correct option is B Polycythemia

A. Leucopenia is the fall in the white blood cells or leucocytes count.

B. Polycythemia, also known as polyglobulia, is a disease in which number of red blood cells (RBCs) or erythrocytes is increased.

C. Anaemia is the decrease in number of healthy red blood cells.

D. Pneumonia is an infection of lungs in which inflammation of alveoli occurs.

So, the correct answer is 'Polycythemia'.