Increased blood viscosity and slow circulation causes______________?
Correct answer: A. RBC rouleax formation
- A. RBC rouleax formation
- B. Increased plasma skimming
- C. Increased number of RBC in capillaries
- D. None
Explanation
Slow blood flow and increased viscosity favour stacking of red cells into coin-like rouleaux formations. Rouleaux increases erythrocyte settling and is associated with a raised ESR.
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