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What is the normal range of P.C.V for adult males?
What is the normal range of P.C.V for adult males?
- 47 ± 7% (correct)
- 42 ± 5%
- 40 ± 5%
- 50 ± 6%
What term is used to describe an increase in the volume of P.C.V above the reference range?
What term is used to describe an increase in the volume of P.C.V above the reference range?
- Polycythemia (correct)
- Anemia
- Leukemia
- Hemolysis
Which condition is associated with an increase in hematocrit (PCV) value?
Which condition is associated with an increase in hematocrit (PCV) value?
- High Altitude (correct)
- Bone marrow failure
- Renal failure
- Pregnancy
What type of anemia results from vitamin B12 and folic acid deficiency?
What type of anemia results from vitamin B12 and folic acid deficiency?
What condition results in an increased level of circulating red blood cells in the bloodstream?
What condition results in an increased level of circulating red blood cells in the bloodstream?
What causes microcytic hypochromic anemia?
What causes microcytic hypochromic anemia?
What is the main cause of bone marrow aplasia?
What is the main cause of bone marrow aplasia?
What are primary polycythemias due to?
What are primary polycythemias due to?
What type of anemia makes the red blood cells fragile and prone to rupture easily through the capillaries?
What type of anemia makes the red blood cells fragile and prone to rupture easily through the capillaries?
What condition causes an increase in erythropoietin (EPO) production?
What condition causes an increase in erythropoietin (EPO) production?
What is the term used to describe decrease in the volume of P.C.V below the normal range?
What is the term used to describe decrease in the volume of P.C.V below the normal range?
What is the main function of Packed Cell Volume (Hematocrit) in the blood?
What is the main function of Packed Cell Volume (Hematocrit) in the blood?
What is the average number of Red Blood Cells (RBCs) per cubic millimeter in healthy men?
What is the average number of Red Blood Cells (RBCs) per cubic millimeter in healthy men?
Where are Red Blood Cells (RBCs) derived from?
Where are Red Blood Cells (RBCs) derived from?
What causes the production of greatly increased numbers of erythrocytes?
What causes the production of greatly increased numbers of erythrocytes?
What is the average life span of Red Blood Cells (RBCs)?
What is the average life span of Red Blood Cells (RBCs)?
What is the primary component that constitutes about 45% of the blood volume?
What is the primary component that constitutes about 45% of the blood volume?
Which procedure involves sealing one end of a capillary tube with sealing clay?
Which procedure involves sealing one end of a capillary tube with sealing clay?
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