In the United States, Sickle Cell Disease Most Commonly Occurs

question 13

Multiple Choice

In the United States, sickle cell disease most commonly occurs in:

• A) Asians.
• B) African Americans.
• C) Hispanics.
• D) Caucasians.

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Definitions:

Comminuted

Refers to a fracture in which the bone is broken into several pieces.

Open Fracture

A type of bone fracture where the bone breaks through the skin, increasing the risk of infection.

Spiral

A curve that winds around a fixed center point at a continuously increasing or decreasing distance.

Calcaneal

Pertaining to the calcaneus, the large bone forming the heel of the foot.