CBC

Question 1

Red blood cell RBC

Answer 1

4.5-5.5 million

When you think of red blood cells, think of blood.
An adult human body has approximately 4.5-5.5L of blood.

Question 2

White blood cell (WBC)

Answer 2

5000–10,000

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Question 3

Platelets

Answer 3

150,000–400,000

When you think of platelets, think of the word plate.
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This will help you remember a normal range of 150,000-400,000/mcL.

Question 4

Hemoglobin - women

Answer 4

12 to 16 g/dL

When you think of hemoglobin, think of oxygen as hemoglobin carries and transfers oxygen.
The average adult takes 12-18 breaths per minute at rest.
This will help you remember the normal range for hemoglobin is 12-18 g/dL.
A normal hemoglobin for females is about 12-16 g/dL, and a normal hemoglobin for males is about 14-18 g/dL.

Question 5

Hemoglobin - men

Answer 5

14–18 g/dL

When you think of hemoglobin, think of oxygen as hemoglobin carries and transfers oxygen.
The average adult takes 12-18 breaths per minute at rest.
This will help you remember the normal range for hemoglobin is 12-18 g/dL.
A normal hemoglobin for females is about 12-16 g/dL, and a normal hemoglobin for males is about 14-18 g/dL.

Question 6

Hematocrit - woman

Answer 6

37-47%

When you think of hematocrit, think of hematocrisis and a midlife crisis which typically occurs between 40-50 years old.
This will help you remember a normal range of about 37-50%.
A normal hematocrit for females is about 37-47%, and a normal hematocrit for males is about 42-50%.

Question 7

Hematocrit - men

Answer 7

42-52%

When you think of hematocrit, think of hematocrisis and a midlife crisis which typically occurs between 40-50 years old.
This will help you remember a normal range of about 37-50%.
A normal hematocrit for females is about 37-47%, and a normal hematocrit for males is about 42-50%.