The key factor to distinguish relative and absolute polycythemia is that a relative polycythemia is caused by:
a. Increased production of erythrocytes
b. Decreased amount of serum
c. Increased production of erythropoietin
d. Decreased arterial oxygen saturation
Answer: b. Decreased amount of serum
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