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Viscosity of blood depends upon?

A. Plasma proteins

B. RBCs

C. Platelets

D. Temperature

E. Infection

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Correct Answer » A:B:C:D:E Explanation

Ans. A, B, C, D & E
The analysis of blood viscosity for shear rates revealed that the blood viscosity of the infected patients was significantly greater than that of the non-infected individuals.
The viscosity of the blood was greater in the infected individuals than in the non-infected subjects.
With the addition of red blood cells, White blood cells and platelets the viscosity is increased. The change in amount of any one of these components can lead to changes in viscosity.
Under normal conditions red blood cells have the greatest effect on viscosity.
Plasma’s viscosity is determined by water-content and macromolecular components, so these factors that affect blood viscosity are the plasma protein concentration and types of proteins in the plasma.