What Is the Clinical Term for Reduced O₂ Transport Efficiency

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Short Answer

What is the clinical term for reduced O₂ transport efficiency from the lungs to the tissues,arising from altered hemoglobin function or reduced numbers of red blood cells per unit of blood? Provide an example of a specific type of anemia that is caused by a single point mutation.

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Definitions:

Social Security

A government system that provides monetary assistance to people with an inadequate or no income.

Medicare

A federal health insurance program primarily for people aged 65 and older, but also available to some younger people with disabilities.

Unemployment Compensation

Financial payments provided to individuals who have lost their job and meet certain eligibility requirements.

Federal Income Tax

is the tax levied by the national government on individuals' and entities' annual earnings, varying based on income levels and filing status.