Asked by shanee tolbert on Apr 28, 2024
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The hematocrit is
A) an estimate of blood flow/hour.
B) the number of WBCs per mm3.
C) the amount of hemoglobin by weight in the blood.
D) the percentage of RBCs in a given volume of blood.
E) the number of RBCs in the body.
Hematocrit
The proportion of blood volume that is occupied by red blood cells, a key measure of blood health.
RBCs
Short for Red Blood Cells, they are cells in the blood that carry oxygen from the lungs to the body's tissues and carbon dioxide back to the lungs.
Hemoglobin
A red protein responsible for transporting oxygen in the blood of vertebrates.
- Apprehend the utility and significance of several blood components, including hemoglobin, hematocrit, and plasma proteins.
Verified Answer
BB
Blaire BiggerstaffApr 30, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
The hematocrit measures the percentage of red blood cells (RBCs) in a given volume of blood, reflecting the proportion of blood volume that is occupied by red blood cells.
Learning Objectives
- Apprehend the utility and significance of several blood components, including hemoglobin, hematocrit, and plasma proteins.