A Typical Adult Hematocrit Is

Question

A typical adult hematocrit is
A) 85.
B) 75.
C) 65.
D) 45.
E) 25.

Accepted Answer

A typical adult hematocrit is 45%. This means that 45% of the blood volume consists of red blood cells, while the remaining 55% is plasma. Hematocrit values can vary depending on factors such as age, sex, and medical conditions, but a normal range for adult males is 40-52% and for adult females is 36-48%.