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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
