Define hematocrit

A) Hematocrit is the percentage of whole blood volume contributed by platelets.
B) Hematocrit is the percentage of whole blood volume contributed by white blood cells.
C) Hematocrit is the percentage of whole blood volume contributed by formed elements.
D) Hematocrit is the percentage of whole blood volume contributed by plasma.
E) Hematocrit is the percentage of whole blood volume contributed by water.


Answer: C

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