What change occurs in blood composition with regular exercise?

Decrease in red blood cells

Increase in oxygen-carrying hemoglobin

Increase in blood viscosity

Decrease in plasma volume

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B. Increase in oxygen-carrying hemoglobin

Regular exercise increases the number of red blood cells and the amount of hemoglobin, improving oxygen transport.

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