MCQ IN MEDICINE

MEDICINE MCQ

HAEMATOLOGY

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Define haematocrit.
A
fraction of MCV that consist of intact RBC
B
fraction of plasma left in intact RBC
C
fraction of blood volume that consists intact RBC
D
fraction of haemoglobin count in intact RBC
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The hematocrit measures the volume of red blood cells compared to the total blood volume (red blood cells and plasma). The normal hematocrit for men is 40 to 54%; for women it is 36 to 48%. This value can be determined directly by microhematocrit centrifugation or calculated indirectly.

Detailed explanation-2: -Hematocrit is the percentage of red cells in your blood. Normal levels of hematocrit for men range from 41% to 50%. Normal level for women is 36% to 48%.

Detailed explanation-3: -Hematocrit is the percentage of RBCs in relation to the total volume of blood. The hematocrit measures the fraction of the blood that is made up of RBCs.

Detailed explanation-4: -The fraction of red blood cells to the total blood volume is referred to as the hematocrit. Standard values for females is 39.5% and 43.5% for males. Assuming 5 liters of blood in a healthy adult male, this means that 2.2 liters will be red blood cells while the remaining 2.8 liters are plasma.

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