Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)

1. Whole blood without the clotting factors is called serum.
2. In whole blood, the volume of plasma is larger than the volume of the formed elements.
3. Although there are several types of white blood cells, there is only one type of red blood cell.
4. Hematocrit values tend to be higher in men than women and higher in older people than in younger people.
5. Dehydration would cause a temporary drop in hematocrit values.


1. FALSE
2. TRUE
3. TRUE
4. FALSE
5. FALSE

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