Total RBC Count and Normal Values

<p>Iron deficiency (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Women usually have a lower RBC count than men (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Normal physiological change (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>3.8 - 5.5 million (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Blood-related conditions (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Hypoxia (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To count cells in a fluid (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Raised edges holding the coverslip (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>1 ml (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Mercuric Chloride (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Congenital heart disease (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Living at a higher altitude (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Engraved with random lines (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To achieve a specific dilution ratio for counting (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Heating the blood sample to increase fluidity (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>45 degrees (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>3-5 minutes (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>10X objective lens (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Upper right corner (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To prevent contamination and infection (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Green lines (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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A device used to count cells in a specific volume of fluid, typically blood.

A gridded chamber on a microscope slide used for cell counting, often with a Neubauer design.

A medical condition marked by an abnormally high number of red blood cells in the blood.

A solution used to dilute blood samples for counting red blood cells.

A type of RBC diluting fluid that contains sodium chloride, sodium sulfate, and mercuric chloride.

A condition where the blood carries less oxygen than it should.

A lung condition where the lung tissue becomes scarred.

A heart condition present at birth.

Red blood cells are responsible for carrying oxygen from the lungs to every cell in the body. They are a key component of blood and their count is crucial for overall health.

A blood test that measures the number of red blood cells in a specific volume of blood.

An iron-containing protein found in red blood cells that binds to oxygen.

A condition where the number of red blood cells is lower than normal, leading to insufficient oxygen transport.

The volume of red blood cells in a specific volume of blood, usually expressed as a percentage.

The process of determining the number of red blood cells in a sample of blood.

A blood test that measures various components of blood, including red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets.

A solution used to dilute blood before counting red blood cells (RBCs) with a hemocytometer. It is usually a 1:200 dilution, meaning 1 part blood to 200 parts diluent.

A specialized pipette designed to accurately measure and mix a specific volume of blood with a pre-determined volume of diluting fluid. It usually has two marks, one for the blood sample (0.5 mark) and one for the diluent (101 mark).

A microscopic slide with a grid etched onto its surface. It has precisely defined chambers for counting cells, allowing for accurate enumeration of red blood cells.

The process of mixing the blood sample with the diluent in the RBC pipette. This ensures complete hemolysis (destruction) of white blood cells (WBCs) and prevents them from being counted as RBCs.

The process of observing the Hemocytometer slide under a microscope to manually count the number of red blood cells within a specific area of the grid.

The specific region on the Hemocytometer slide where the red blood cell count is performed. It usually consists of five medium squares within a larger central square.

The magnification used to count the number of red blood cells in the Hemocytometer slide. It usually involves the use of the 40X objective lens on a microscope.

The process of carefully mixing the blood and diluent in the RBC pipette by rotating it horizontally using the palms. This ensure a homogenous mixture and complete hemolysis.