Which example of a reticulocyte percentage among the erythrocytes in the circulation would indicate a high degree of erythropoiesis
A)0.5 percent
B)0.7 percent
C)1.2 percent
D)2.9 percent

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A percentage of 2.9 percent would indicate a high degree of erythropoiesis because it is at the upper limit of the normal range (0.5-2.5 percent) and suggests that the bone marrow is producing a significant number of new red blood cells to replace those that have been lost or destroyed.

Which Example of a Reticulocyte Percentage Among the Erythrocytes in the Circulation