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What approximate percentage of whole blood does plasma constitute?
What approximate percentage of whole blood does plasma constitute?
- 75%
- 95%
- 55% (correct)
- 35%
If a patient's blood sample shows a significantly lower hematocrit level than average, which condition might the doctor suspect?
If a patient's blood sample shows a significantly lower hematocrit level than average, which condition might the doctor suspect?
- Thrombocytosis
- Anemia (correct)
- Polycythemia
- Dehydration
The hematocrit is a measure of the percentage of which blood component?
The hematocrit is a measure of the percentage of which blood component?
- Platelets
- White blood cells
- Plasma
- Red blood cells (correct)
Which of the following would likely cause a falsely high hematocrit reading?
Which of the following would likely cause a falsely high hematocrit reading?
What is the approximate average blood volume in adult women?
What is the approximate average blood volume in adult women?
A hospital lab technician needs to store blood samples for analysis. Which component of blood primarily determines the storage requirements related to temperature sensitivity and coagulation?
A hospital lab technician needs to store blood samples for analysis. Which component of blood primarily determines the storage requirements related to temperature sensitivity and coagulation?
In a patient with severe burns, fluid loss is a major concern. How would this fluid loss most directly impact the hematocrit level?
In a patient with severe burns, fluid loss is a major concern. How would this fluid loss most directly impact the hematocrit level?
A researcher is studying the effects of a new drug on blood composition. Which component of blood should they isolate to analyze changes in immune cell populations?
A researcher is studying the effects of a new drug on blood composition. Which component of blood should they isolate to analyze changes in immune cell populations?
What could be the primary reason for the difference in average blood volume between men and women?
What could be the primary reason for the difference in average blood volume between men and women?
A patient is diagnosed with polycythemia vera, a condition causing an abnormally high red blood cell count. How will this condition likely affect the patient's hematocrit level?
A patient is diagnosed with polycythemia vera, a condition causing an abnormally high red blood cell count. How will this condition likely affect the patient's hematocrit level?
During a blood donation, which component is primarily being separated and collected in automated procedures like apheresis, aside from plasma?
During a blood donation, which component is primarily being separated and collected in automated procedures like apheresis, aside from plasma?
How does the body typically respond to maintain blood volume after a mild hemorrhage?
How does the body typically respond to maintain blood volume after a mild hemorrhage?
Which factor could cause a temporary increase in hematocrit levels in an athlete immediately after intense exercise?
Which factor could cause a temporary increase in hematocrit levels in an athlete immediately after intense exercise?
In high-altitude environments, what physiological change would you expect to observe in a person's blood composition over time?
In high-altitude environments, what physiological change would you expect to observe in a person's blood composition over time?
A patient with chronic kidney disease often experiences anemia. How does this condition affect the hematocrit level?
A patient with chronic kidney disease often experiences anemia. How does this condition affect the hematocrit level?
Which component of blood is critical for initiating the body's defense mechanisms against pathogens?
Which component of blood is critical for initiating the body's defense mechanisms against pathogens?
A phlebotomist notices that a patient looks pale and complains of fatigue. A quick blood test reveals a significantly low hematocrit. Which blood component deficit is most likely responsible for these symptoms?
A phlebotomist notices that a patient looks pale and complains of fatigue. A quick blood test reveals a significantly low hematocrit. Which blood component deficit is most likely responsible for these symptoms?
What is the primary role of plasma within the overall composition of blood?
What is the primary role of plasma within the overall composition of blood?
A patient undergoing chemotherapy experiences a drop in their white blood cell count. Which blood component contains cells that would be directly affected by this treatment?
A patient undergoing chemotherapy experiences a drop in their white blood cell count. Which blood component contains cells that would be directly affected by this treatment?
What is one potential consequence of a significantly elevated hematocrit affecting blood flow dynamics?
What is one potential consequence of a significantly elevated hematocrit affecting blood flow dynamics?
Flashcards
Hematocrit
Hematocrit
The percentage of blood volume occupied by red blood cells.
Average blood volume in women
Average blood volume in women
Approximately 5.0 liters in women.
Average blood volume in men
Average blood volume in men
Approximately 5.5 liters in men.
Plasma
Plasma
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Study Notes
- Average blood volume in women is approximately 5.0 liters.
- Average blood volume in men is approximately 5.5 liters.
- Blood consists of plasma and a buffy coat.
- Plasma constitutes about 55% of whole blood volume.
- The primary component of plasma is water.
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