Detailed analysis of the spectrum of individual microcirculatory blood flow paths illuminated a clear trend; namely that deeply penetrating microvessels convey more red blood cells than paths running closer to the pial surface.
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Simulations of blood as a suspension predicts a depth dependent hematocrit in the circulation throughout the cerebral cortex.
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However, there is an overall trend of higher hematocrit being carried to lower cortical levels (layer-V/VI paths).