This is an incomplete question and the complete question is -
All of the following can be expected with polycythemia except ________.
Options-
low blood viscosity
high hematocrit
high blood pressure
increased blood volume
Answer:
Low blood viscosity
Explanation:
The test that detects the volume of RBCs percentage in the blood is the Hematocrit. The increase in the hematocrit count of an individual is the indication of a disease called polycythemia. The increase in red blood cells concentration and decrease in the plasma level is a major cause of this disease.
The increase in the number of red blood cells increases the viscosity of the blood that is hyperviscosity. This also increases the volume of blood and need to transport thickened blood that increases the blood pressure. The disease polycythemia causes high blood viscosity and thus not low blood viscosity.
