Which of the Following Causes a False Decrease in PCV

question 30

Multiple Choice

Which of the following causes a false decrease in PCV?

• A) Splenic contraction in an excited animal
• B) Low blood-to-anticoagulant ratio
• C) Shortened centrifuge time
• D) Clots in the blood sample

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Neonates

Newborn babies, especially those less than a month old, characterized by rapid physical growth and developmental changes.

Growth Patterns

Growth patterns refer to the characteristic ways in which individuals grow and develop physically over time, often studied to understand health, nutritional needs, and developmental progress.

Infants

Very young children, especially those from birth to one year of age, experiencing rapid physical and cognitive development.

Neonates

Newborn infants, especially within the first month after birth, emphasizing the earliest phase of life outside the womb.