Biology of Humans 6th Edition by Judith Goodenough,Betty McGuire

Exercise 11

Indira is a 25-year-old woman who has uterine polyps that cause heavy vaginal bleeding. She complains that she tires easily with physical activity and always feels fatigued. The doctor orders that a blood test be done to determine what percentage of her blood is red blood cells. Why Would you expect the percentage to be higher or lower than normal The doctor suggests that she take iron supplements. Why