Hematocrit Levels in Physiology Lab
Explore the significance of hematocrit levels in physiology lab experiments. Learn about the causes of low and high hematocrit, including anemia, dehydration, and congenital heart disease. Discover how packed cell volume (PCV) correlates with hematocrit percentage and its implications in health and disease.
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Practical physiology Lab 2 Hematocrit
Male Female Packed Cell Volume (PCV)/Ha ematocrit (HCT) 0.524 - 0.40 0.47 0.37 40 - 45 %
Low hematocrit may be due to: Anemia Bleeding Destruction of red blood cells Malnutrition Nutritional deficiencies of iron, folate, vitamin B12, and vitamin B6 Overhydration
High hematocrit may be due to Congenital heart disease Dehydration Cor pulmonale Erythrocytosis Low blood oxygen levels (hypoxia Pulmonary fibrosis Polycythemia vera
