A condition of too many red blood cells is termed:
A) erythropoiesis.
B) pancytopenia.
C) polycythemia.
D) erythropoietin.

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Polycythemia is a condition where there are too many red blood cells. This can lead to thickening of the blood and an increased risk of blood clots. Erythropoiesis is the process of producing red blood cells, erythropoietin is the hormone that stimulates this production, and pancytopenia is a condition where there are too few red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets.

A Condition of Too Many Red Blood Cells Is Termed