Asked by Ashley Nicole on Jun 06, 2024

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A medical condition in which there are too many RBCs is:

A) anemia.
B) leukemia.
C) polycythemia.
D) septicemia.

Polycythemia

Polycythemia is a blood condition characterized by an increased concentration of hemoglobin in the blood, leading to thicker blood.

RBCs

Red Blood Cells, responsible for carrying oxygen throughout the body.

  • Detect and outline the different blood ailments and their distinct traits.
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Dr Atul SinghJun 11, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Polycythemia is a condition characterized by the excessive production of red blood cells (erythrocytosis) in the bone marrow, leading to an increase in hematocrit and viscosity of the blood. Anemia is a condition characterized by a low RBC count or low hemoglobin level. Leukemia refers to a group of blood cancers characterized by the uncontrolled production of abnormal white blood cells. Septicemia refers to a bacterial infection of the bloodstream.