The Percent Fraction of Formed Elements Relative to Whole Blood

question 91

Multiple Choice

The percent fraction of formed elements relative to whole blood is the

• A) differential cell count.
• B) viscosity.
• C) packed volume.
• D) hematocrit.
• E) specific gravity.

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Definitions:

Differentia

The characteristic or set of characteristics that distinguishes one entity or concept from another within the same group or category.

Genus

In biology, a rank used in the classification of organisms that groups together species sharing common characteristics; in logic, it refers to a general term that describes a broad category.

Differentia

This refers to the traits or attributes that allow us to distinguish between different species within the same genus.

Genus

In biology, the rank in the classification hierarchy that is above species and below family, used to group species that share common characteristics.