A Decrease in the Numbers of Erythrocytes is Called

Question

A decrease in the numbers of erythrocytes is called
A) granulocytopenia.
B) thrombocytopenia.
C) polycythemia.
D) anemia.

Accepted Answer

Anemia is the condition of having a decreased number of erythrocytes. Granulocytopenia is a decrease in the number of white blood cells known as granulocytes. Thrombocytopenia is a decrease in the number of platelets. Polycythemia is an increase in the number of erythrocytes.