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What is the total volume of blood in an adult?
What is the total volume of blood in an adult?
What is the pH of blood?
What is the pH of blood?
What type of stain is used to prepare a blood film?
What type of stain is used to prepare a blood film?
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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Test your knowledge of the microscopic structure and function of blood elements, including red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets. Learn to differentiate between various types of white blood cells and recognize their functions.
