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tsand2

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on: Jun 27, 2018
Which condition results in thick blood as a result of having too many red blood cells?
 
  a. hemophilia
  b. polycythemia vera
  c. hyperlipemia
  d. thalassemia

Question 2

A fissure is a jagged wound.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false


jamesnevil303

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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

b
Explanation:
a. hemophilia: is the inability to stop bleeding
b. polycythemia vera: correct
c. hyperlipemia: is the condition of excessive fats in the blood
d. thalassemia: is the condition in which the body is unable to correctly make hemoglobin

Answer to Question 2

False


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