Human Physiology: An Integrated Approach (8th Edition)
Human Physiology: An Integrated Approach (8th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780134605197
Author: Dee Unglaub Silverthorn
Publisher: PEARSON
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To determine: The total blood volume in a 200-lb man and a 130-lb woman.

Introduction: The circulating fluid in the cardiovascular system is known as blood. The blood is carried to all the parts of the body by the blood vessels. There are many types of blood vessels in the body. The blood provides oxygen to all the body parts.

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To determine: The total plasma volume of a man with 52% hematocrit and the woman with 41% hematocrit.

Introduction: The connective tissue consisting of cellular elements suspended in a large fluid matrix is the blood. This matrix is called plasma. Blood helps in transporting substances from one part of the body to another.

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