The Erythrocytes of a Person with Sickle Cell Anemia May

question 16

Multiple Choice

The erythrocytes of a person with sickle cell anemia may become sickled if:

• A) oxygen tension is low.
• B) pH is increased.
• C) plasma osmolality is decreased.
• D) fever develops.

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