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The abnormal increase in the total RBC count is referred to as
The abnormal increase in the total RBC count is referred to as
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The correct option is D Polycythemia
Polycythemia is a condition that results in an increased level of circulating red blood cells in the bloodstream. People with polycythemia have an increased hematocrit, hemoglobin or red blood cell counts. Leucopenia is a reduction in the number of white cells in the blood. Anaemia is a deficiency in the number or quality of red blood cells. Lack of iron is common in anaemic people. Pneumonia is an inflammatory condition of the lung affecting primarily the microscopic air sacs known as alveoli. Thus, the correct answer is option B.
Polycythemia is a condition that results in an increased level of circulating red blood cells in the bloodstream. People with polycythemia have an increased hematocrit, hemoglobin or red blood cell counts.
Leucopenia is a reduction in the number of white cells in the blood.
Anaemia is a deficiency in the number or quality of red blood cells. Lack of iron is common in anaemic people.
Pneumonia is an inflammatory condition of the lung affecting primarily the microscopic air sacs known as alveoli.
Thus, the correct answer is option B.
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