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Physiology

PolycythemiaDefinition:it is increase in RBC countType: 1.Primary polycythemia : (polycythemia vera) -tumor in bone marrow that cause uncontrolled synthesis of erythropoietin -RBCs count may reach 11 million cells\mm32.Secondary polycythrmia : (physiological polycythemia) -it is mechanism to improve blood supply for the:- a)person living in high altitude b)person with chronic lung disease c) person with ...