Sickle Cell Anemia Is Caused by a Defect in the

question 13

Multiple Choice

Sickle cell anemia is caused by a defect in the

• A)oxygen-carrying pigment hemoglobin.
• B)ability of the blood to clot.
• C)ability of red blood cells to fight infection.
• D)chloride ion transport protein.

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Definitions:

Subclavian Vein

A major vein in the upper body that carries blood from the arms and shoulders back to the heart.

Renal Vein

A blood vessel that carries filtered blood away from the kidney and back toward the heart.

Ulnar Vein

A vein located in the forearm that drains blood from the hand and forearm back towards the heart, part of the superficial venous system of the arm.

Aortic Arch

The aortic arch is the curved portion of the aorta, the major artery in the body, which branches out to supply blood to the head, neck, and arms.