Normal hematocrit is defined as ____.
A) 30% for women; 35% for men
B) 42% for women; 45% for men
C) 14 g/dl for women; 15 g/dl for men
D) 12-16 g/dl for both women and men

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Normal hematocrit is defined as 42% for women and 45% for men. Hematocrit is a measure of the percentage of red blood cells in the blood. Women tend to have lower hematocrit levels than men due to differences in hormone levels and differences in blood loss during menstruation. The normal range for hemoglobin, a measure of the amount of oxygen-carrying protein in the blood, is 12-16 g/dl for both women and men.

Normal Hematocrit Is Defined as ____