Hematocrit

what is a hematocrit

a measurement of how much of someones blood is made up of red blood cells

describe how a hematocrit works

blood is taken from the patient into a collection tube and spun using a centrifuge. the denser material sinks to the bottom of the tube and the less dense material rises to the top.

what is the A substance of a hematocrit and what is it made of

plasma made of ions and proteins

what is the B substance of a hematocrit and what is it made of

Buffycoat made if WBC and platlets

what is the C substance of a hematocrit

RBC

describe the results of a hematocrit and what they tell you about a patient

45% of RBC is what to be expected if the patient has less the are anemic and the have more they may be blood dropping (EPOs)

How much blood do adults have in their circulatory system and what may cause this volume to vary

4-6 liters and can vary based of height, physical fitness, weight and sex

what is the homeostatic set point range for blood PH and why is it so tightly regulated

7.35-7.45 and it highly regulated becuase the denateration of proteins in the blood will occur if pH strays to far