Packed cell volume refers to the volume of:
AEosinophils
BErythrocytes
CEndothelium
DEpithelium
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Erythrocytes
1. The measure follows centrifugation.
2. It names the packed layer at the bottom.
3. The volume of erythrocytes after centrifugation is commonly referred to as packed cell volume.
4. So the answer is erythrocytes.
_Source: OpenStax 'Anatomy and Physiology 2e', Ch 18 'Blood'_
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