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About how many pints of blood does the average adult body contain?

Correct answer A. 9 to 12 pints

Explanation

An adult has around 5 litres of blood, roughly 7 to 8 per cent of body weight, which is about 9 to 12 pints depending on the pint measure and body size.

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