What Is a Hematocrit Measuring

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Multiple Choice

What is a hematocrit measuring?

• A) the amount of oxygen that can be transported by blood
• B) the percentage of blood that is comprised of plasma
• C) the percentage of blood that is comprised of red and white blood cells
• D) the percentage of blood that is comprised of red blood cells only
• E) the amount of hemoglobin in blood

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Definitions:

Nutritional Supplements

Products taken orally that contain one or more ingredients (like vitamins or amino acids) intended to supplement one's diet and are not considered conventional food.

Vitamins

Organic compounds required in small amounts for normal metabolic functions, not synthesized by the body in sufficient amounts.

Minerals

Inorganic elements that are essential for the body to perform various physiological functions and found in foods and supplements.

Glucose

A simple sugar and important energy source for the body, serving as the primary fuel for the brain and muscles during physical activity.