Assuming erythrocytes are spherical, what is the approximate volume of a typical erythrocyte with a diameter of 7 µm?

To find the volume of a typical erythrocyte, which is modeled as a sphere, we can use the formula for the volume of a sphere:

[ V = \frac{4}{3} \pi r^3 ]

In this scenario, the diameter of the erythrocyte is given as 7 µm, which means the radius (r) is half of that, or 3.5 µm.

Substituting the radius into the volume formula gives us:

[ V = \frac{4}{3} \pi (3.5 , \mu m)^3 ]

Calculating ( (3.5 , \mu m)^3 ):

[ (3.5)^3 = 42.875 , \mu m^3 ]

Now substituting this value back into the volume formula:

[ V = \frac{4}{3} \pi (42.875) ]

Approximating ( \pi ) as 3.14, we get:

[ V \approx \frac{4}{3} \times 3.14 \times 42.875 ]

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