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What is the total volume of blood in an adult?
What is the total volume of blood in an adult?
- 5 liters
- 7 liters
- 6 liters (correct)
- 8 liters
What is the pH of blood?
What is the pH of blood?
- Slightly acidic
- Highly alkaline
- Neutral
- Slightly alkaline (correct)
What type of stain is used to prepare a blood film?
What type of stain is used to prepare a blood film?
- Basic stain (correct)
- Fluorescent stain
- Acidic stain
- Neutral stain
What percentage of the blood is composed of plasma proteins?
What percentage of the blood is composed of plasma proteins?
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What is the shape of erythrocytes (RBCs)?
What is the shape of erythrocytes (RBCs)?
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Study Notes
Blood Composition
- The total volume of blood in an adult is approximately 5 liters (5,000 mL).
Blood pH
- The pH of blood is slightly alkaline, ranging from 7.35 to 7.45.
Blood Film Preparation
- To prepare a blood film, a Romanowsky-type stain is typically used.
Plasma Proteins
- Plasma proteins make up around 7% of the total blood composition.
Erythrocytes (RBCs)
- Erythrocytes, also known as red blood cells (RBCs), have a biconcave disc shape.
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