Which of the following would not lead to polycythemia?
A) Cancer of the erythropoietic line of the red bone marrow
B) Iron deficiency
C) Dehydration
D) Emphysema
E) Excessive aerobic exercise

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Iron deficiency would lead to anemia rather than polycythemia as there is a decrease in the number of red blood cells. Polycythemia is an increase in the number of red blood cells in circulation. The other choices can lead to an increase in red blood cells and result in polycythemia.

Which of the Following Would Not Lead to Polycythemia