Which of the Following Statements About Sickle Cell Disease Is

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about sickle cell disease is FALSE?

• A) Patients with chronic sickle cell disease have chronic hemolytic anemia.
• B) Sickled red blood cells have longer life spans than normal red blood cells.
• C) Sickle hemoglobin has a flawed chemical structure that results in erythrocyte deformity when oxygen levels are low.
• D) Splenomegaly is a common problem of sickle cell disease.

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