Sickling of Red Blood Cells Can Be Produced in Those

question 41

Multiple Choice

Sickling of red blood cells can be produced in those with sickle- cell anemia by _ .

• A)travel at high altitude and vigorous exercise
• B)travel at high altitude
• C)vigorous exercise
• D)malaria and travel at high altitude

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Definitions:

Protein

A large, complex organic compound composed of covalently linked amino acid subunits; contains carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, and sulfur.

Cholesterol

A waxy type of lipid that is essential for the formation of cell membranes, certain hormones, and vitamin D, but high levels can lead to health issues.

Cystic Fibrosis

A genetic disease with an autosomal recessive inheritance pattern;

CFTR Protein

A protein that functions as a channel transporting chloride ions across cell membranes, mutations of which cause cystic fibrosis.