BLOOD CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM LYMPHOID ORGANS
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Hematocrit is ____
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blood fraction
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houses white blood cells
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the liquid part of the blood
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small, flexible cells, shaped like biconcave discs
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Hematocrit is the fraction of whole blood composed of red blood cells. Hematocrit rises with an increase in the number of red blood cells or a decrease in the plasma volume. Conversely, hematocrit decreases when plasma volume increases or in states of decreased erythropoiesis or increased red cell destruction or loss.
Detailed explanation-2: -Hematocrit is the packed spun volume of whole blood that is made up of RBCs and is expressed as a percentage of total blood volume. It can be measured or calculated as Hct = (RBC × MCV)/10.
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