Plasma and blood volumes of the hooded seal ( Cystophora cristata )
Plasma volumes and haematocrits were determined in six hooded seals (Cystophora cristata) and blood volumes were estimated. Expressed on a total body weight basis, plasma volume was found to range from 39 to 109 mL∙kg −1 and blood volume from 93 to 222 mL∙kg −1 . Logarithms of the values for plasma...
Published in: | Canadian Journal of Zoology |
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Main Authors: | , , , |
Format: | Article in Journal/Newspaper |
Language: | English |
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Canadian Science Publishing
1987
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Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1139/z87-286 http://www.nrcresearchpress.com/doi/pdf/10.1139/z87-286 |
Summary: | Plasma volumes and haematocrits were determined in six hooded seals (Cystophora cristata) and blood volumes were estimated. Expressed on a total body weight basis, plasma volume was found to range from 39 to 109 mL∙kg −1 and blood volume from 93 to 222 mL∙kg −1 . Logarithms of the values for plasma and blood volume varied directly with the total body weight of the seals. |
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