Question 451 · LEK · Cross-cutting topics
Erythrocytosis (excess of red blood cells) does not result from:
- A. smoking.
- B. staying at high altitudes.
- C. testosterone therapy.
- D. excessive water intake.
- E. diseases of the kidney.
Hint
Distinguish real causes of increased red cell mass (hypoxia, erythropoietin, androgens) from a factor that merely dilutes the blood.
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