Using these data-Calculate Extracellular Volume (ECV) in liters : Amount ofD20 injected, corrected for loss = 40...

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Using these data-Calculate Extracellular Volume (ECV) in liters:

Amount ofD20 injected, corrected for loss = 40 mg

Plasma D20 concentration = 1 mg / L

Amount of inulin injected, corrected for loss = 20 mg

Plasma inulin concentration = 2 mg/L

Amount of Evan's Blue injected, corrected for loss = 2.5 mg

Plasma Evan's Blue concentration = 1 mg/ L

Hematocrit (Hct) = 40%\

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This is the dye dilution technique which depends upon the principle of Volume of Distribution In this a known quantity of suitable dye indicator is injected to a unkown volume After equilibrium a sample is withdrawan and concentration of the indicator dye    See Answer
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