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Plasma proteins neutralize charges on the surface of rbcs, decreasing the repulsion force between them favoring ______ formation and rbcs sedimentation.
Plasma proteins neutralize charges on the surface of rbcs, decreasing the repulsion force between them favoring ______ formation and rbcs sedimentation.
rouleaux
Physiologically, conditions that increase esr include after meals, exercise, menses, and ______.
Physiologically, conditions that increase esr include after meals, exercise, menses, and ______.
pregnancy
Pathologically, conditions that increase esr include infection, inflammation, anemia, and ______.
Pathologically, conditions that increase esr include infection, inflammation, anemia, and ______.
tumors
The reversible arrangement of rbcs one above the other due to neutralization of their –ve charges by the effect of plasma proteins (fibrinogen and globulins) is called ______.
The reversible arrangement of rbcs one above the other due to neutralization of their –ve charges by the effect of plasma proteins (fibrinogen and globulins) is called ______.
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The anti-coagulant used in this experiment is na+ citrate. Acts through ca+2 ______.
The anti-coagulant used in this experiment is na+ citrate. Acts through ca+2 ______.
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PCV stands for ______, which is the % ratio of rbcs volume to the total blood volume.
PCV stands for ______, which is the % ratio of rbcs volume to the total blood volume.
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The specific gravity of rbcs is 1090, wbcs and platelets is 1060 and that of plasma is 1030. The apparatus used includes a heparinized capillary tube, ______, sealant clay, and microchromic reader.
The specific gravity of rbcs is 1090, wbcs and platelets is 1060 and that of plasma is 1030. The apparatus used includes a heparinized capillary tube, ______, sealant clay, and microchromic reader.
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Anemia or polycythemia can be diagnosed using PCV. The normal values of PCV are ______.
Anemia or polycythemia can be diagnosed using PCV. The normal values of PCV are ______.
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The white buffy layer above RBCs consists of ______.
The white buffy layer above RBCs consists of ______.
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Heparin is the anticoagulant used in this experiment. It acts as a co-factor for ______, which inactivates factors IX, X, XI, and XII.
Heparin is the anticoagulant used in this experiment. It acts as a co-factor for ______, which inactivates factors IX, X, XI, and XII.
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