When Centrifuged, Blood Separates into the Following Sequence of Layers

question 3

Multiple Choice

When centrifuged, blood separates into the following sequence of layers, from lightest to heaviest:

• A) buffy coat, hematocrit, plasma.
• B) plasma, buffy coat, hematocrit.
• C) buffy coat, plasma, hematocrit.
• D) hematocrit, plasma, buffy coat.

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Definitions:

Safety Reserves

Financial or physical assets kept on hand as a precautionary measure to cover unexpected expenses or emergencies.

Shortage Cost

The cost incurred from the inability to satisfy demand for a product or service due to insufficient resources or supply.

Carrying Costs

The total cost of holding inventory, including storage, insurance, depreciation, and opportunity costs.

Storage Costs

Expenses incurred for storing goods, which may include warehousing, refrigeration, insurance, and security expenses.