If the Haematocrit is 40, Then Which of the Following

Question

If the haematocrit is 40, then which of the following volumes is represented correctly
A)Red blood cells comprise 60 percent of the total blood volume.
B)White blood cells comprise 40 percent of the total blood volume.
C)Red blood cells comprise 40 percent of the total blood volume.
D)Plasma and cellular elements other than red blood cells comprise 40 percent of the total blood volume.

Accepted Answer

The haematocrit of 40 indicates that red blood cells make up 40% of the total blood volume, so the correct option is C. The remaining 60% of the blood volume is made up of plasma and cellular elements, including white blood cells. Therefore, options A, B and D are incorrect.