BSC2086L E.3 Hematocrit and Blood Typing

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Developed for the Broward College course BSC2086/L Anatomy and Physiology II.

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hematocrit
• The percentage of whole blood that is formed elements.

• Can be found by measuring the red cell layer with a reader.

• Normal ranges are 42-52% (male) and 37-47% (female).
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plasmacrit
The percentage of whole blood that is plasma.
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antigen
• A marker molecule capable of stimulating antibody production.

• Also known as an agglutinogen.
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antibody
• Formed in response to foreign antigens and can agglutinate them.

• Also known as anti-serum or an agglutinin.
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agglutination
The clumping of red blood cells from the reaction of antibodies and antigens.