What Does the Mean Cell Volume (MCV)of a Sample Tell

question 6

Multiple Choice

What does the mean cell volume (MCV) of a sample tell us?

• A) The average volume of the red blood cells
• B) The concentration of abnormal platelets
• C) The percentage of healthy versus abnormal red blood cells
• D) The volume of non-nucleated white blood cells

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Definitions:

Neonates

Newborn infants, especially those less than four weeks old.

Cephalocaudal Growth

A pattern of growth in humans and animals, where development and growth proceed from the head downward through the body.

Extremities

Refers to the outermost parts of the body, including hands, feet, legs, and arms.