All of the following can be expected with polycythemia except ________.

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Polycythemia is a condition in which there is an excessive number of red blood cells in the blood. This leads to an increase in hematocrit (the percentage of red blood cells in the blood), blood volume, and blood pressure. However, because there are more red blood cells, the blood viscosity (thickness and resistance to flow) increases, making it more difficult for the blood to flow through the vessels. Therefore, low blood viscosity would not be expected in polycythemia.

All of the Following Can Be Expected with Polycythemia Except