![LooseLeaf for Human Anatomy](https://www.bartleby.com/isbn_cover_images/9781259285271/9781259285271_largeCoverImage.gif)
LooseLeaf for Human Anatomy
5th Edition
ISBN: 9781259285271
Author: Michael McKinley Dr., Valerie O'Loughlin, Elizabeth Pennefather-O'Brien
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
expand_more
expand_more
format_list_bulleted
Concept explainers
Textbook Question
Chapter 21, Problem 1WYL
Erythrocytes make up what average percentage of whole blood?
Expert Solution & Answer
![Check Mark](/static/check-mark.png)
Summary Introduction
To determine:
The average percentage of erythrocytes in whole blood.
Introduction:
Blood is a major body fluid of the humans and animals, which is circulated throughout the body and supply nutrients and oxygen to the body cells and tissues. It also carries away the toxic waste from the cells. Blood is composed of various elements.
Explanation of Solution
The red blood cells are also known as erythrocytes. They supply the oxygen and nutrients to the body tissue and carry away the carbon dioxide and other toxic waste from them. About 44% of the blood is composed of erythrocytes.
Want to see more full solutions like this?
Subscribe now to access step-by-step solutions to millions of textbook problems written by subject matter experts!
Chapter 21 Solutions
LooseLeaf for Human Anatomy
Ch. 21 - Erythrocytes make up what average percentage of...Ch. 21 - What are the protective functions of the blood?Ch. 21 - Prob. 3WYLCh. 21 - Prob. 4WYLCh. 21 - Why does an erythrocyte lack cellular organelles,...Ch. 21 - Prob. 6WYLCh. 21 - Prob. 7WYLCh. 21 - Prob. 8WYLCh. 21 - Prob. 9WYLCh. 21 - Prob. 10WYL
Ch. 21 - Prob. 11WYLCh. 21 - Match each numbered item with the most closely...Ch. 21 - Prob. 1MCCh. 21 - Prob. 2MCCh. 21 - Prob. 3MCCh. 21 - Prob. 4MCCh. 21 - Prob. 5MCCh. 21 - Prob. 6MCCh. 21 - Prob. 7MCCh. 21 - Prob. 8MCCh. 21 - Prob. 9MCCh. 21 - Prob. 10MCCh. 21 - Prob. 1CRCh. 21 - Prob. 2CRCh. 21 - Prob. 3CRCh. 21 - Prob. 4CRCh. 21 - Prob. 5CRCh. 21 - Prob. 6CRCh. 21 - Prob. 7CRCh. 21 - Prob. 8CRCh. 21 - Prob. 9CRCh. 21 - Prob. 10CRCh. 21 - Prob. 1DCRCh. 21 - Prob. 2DCR
Knowledge Booster
Learn more about
Need a deep-dive on the concept behind this application? Look no further. Learn more about this topic, biology and related others by exploring similar questions and additional content below.Recommended textbooks for you
- Human Physiology: From Cells to Systems (MindTap ...BiologyISBN:9781285866932Author:Lauralee SherwoodPublisher:Cengage Learning
- Comprehensive Medical Assisting: Administrative a...NursingISBN:9781305964792Author:Wilburta Q. Lindh, Carol D. Tamparo, Barbara M. Dahl, Julie Morris, Cindy CorreaPublisher:Cengage LearningHuman Biology (MindTap Course List)BiologyISBN:9781305112100Author:Cecie Starr, Beverly McMillanPublisher:Cengage Learning
![Text book image](https://www.bartleby.com/isbn_cover_images/9781285866932/9781285866932_smallCoverImage.gif)
Human Physiology: From Cells to Systems (MindTap ...
Biology
ISBN:9781285866932
Author:Lauralee Sherwood
Publisher:Cengage Learning
![Text book image](https://www.bartleby.com/isbn_cover_images/9781305964792/9781305964792_smallCoverImage.gif)
Comprehensive Medical Assisting: Administrative a...
Nursing
ISBN:9781305964792
Author:Wilburta Q. Lindh, Carol D. Tamparo, Barbara M. Dahl, Julie Morris, Cindy Correa
Publisher:Cengage Learning
![Text book image](https://www.bartleby.com/isbn_cover_images/9781305112100/9781305112100_smallCoverImage.gif)
Human Biology (MindTap Course List)
Biology
ISBN:9781305112100
Author:Cecie Starr, Beverly McMillan
Publisher:Cengage Learning
The Cell Cycle and its Regulation; Author: Professor Dave Explains;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eqJqhA8HSJ0;License: Standard YouTube License, CC-BY
Cell Division - Mitosis and Meiosis - GCSE Biology (9-1); Author: Mr Exham Biology;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w7vp_uRA8kw;License: Standard YouTube License, CC-BY