Why Are Infants with B-Thalassemia Major Not Ill Until Approximately

question 13

Multiple Choice

Why are infants with b-thalassemia major not ill until approximately 6 months of age?

• A)Infants are protected by their high concentration of Hb F.
• B)Infants have less need for hemoglobin because of their small body size.
• C)Infants have less need for hemoglobin because of their smaller lung capacity.
• D)Infants have a high red count and thus higher hemoglobin from a higher than normal concentration of erythropoietin.

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