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risha anne encinas
on Oct 19, 2024Verified
Which of the following is NOT a consequence of sickle-cell anemia?
A) Red blood cells take on the sickle shape when oxygen levels are low.
B) Sickle-shaped red blood cells can become lodged in capillaries.
C) Tissue damage from decreased blood supply.
D) Sickle-shaped red blood cells are less likely to rupture.
Sickle-Cell Anemia
A genetic blood disorder characterized by the production of abnormal hemoglobin, which leads to misshapen red blood cells.
Capillaries
The smallest blood vessels in the body, facilitating the exchange of oxygen, carbon dioxide, and other nutrients and waste between blood and tissues.
Tissue Damage
Injury or harm to bodily tissues due to trauma, disease, or exposure to harmful agents, resulting in disruption of structure and function.
- Identify the consequences of abnormal red blood cell morphology.
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Learning Objectives
- Identify the consequences of abnormal red blood cell morphology.