Which of the following conditions results in thick blood as a result of having too many red blood cells?
A)hemophilia
B)polycythemia vera
C)hyperlipidemia
D)thalassemia

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Polycythemia vera is a condition where there are too many red blood cells, causing the blood to become thicker than normal. Hemophilia is a genetic condition where the blood lacks certain clotting factors, causing excessive bleeding. Hyperlipidemia is a condition where there are high levels of fat in the blood. Thalassemia is a genetic condition where the body has difficulty producing enough healthy red blood cells.

Which of the Following Conditions Results in Thick Blood as a Result