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ZOO 101 Mammalian Circulatory System Objective Question

Question

What percentage of whole blood do erythrocytes constitute?
Options
A Less than 1%
B 52% to 62%
C Between 38 and 48%
Correct Answer
D About 7%
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Erythrocytes constitute between 38 and 48% of the whole blood.

Hint

This percentage is known as the hematocrit.

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