Males generally have higher RBC counts than females because ________.
A. females only make blood cells in their liver, while adults use both liver and bone marrow
B. males have a greater amount of muscle tissue and need extra oxygen carrying ability
C. males are more likely to have anemia
D. females regularly lose blood through menstruation and males have more testosterone
Answer: D
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