A Hematocrit of 35% (Male)is Most Often Indicative Of

Question

A hematocrit of 35% (male)is most often indicative of
A) dehydration.
B) the body's response to exercise-induced heavy sweating.
C) the physiological response to chronic lung disease (e.g., hypoxemia).
D) deficiency of RBCs as in anemia.

Accepted Answer

A hematocrit of 35% in males is below the normal range (usually between 38-48%) and indicative of anemia or deficiency of RBCs. Dehydration and exercise-induced heavy sweating can cause a temporary increase in hematocrit, while chronic lung disease typically leads to an increase in hematocrit due to hypoxemia. Therefore, options A and B are not the best choice.