Sickle-Cell Anemia Is a Condition in Which

question 41

Multiple Choice

Sickle-cell anemia is a condition in which

• A) the child's body does not produce the enzyme that is necessary to digest certain types of protein in the human diet.
• B) the nerves of the body undergo deterioration that eventually leads to paralysis and death.
• C) the shape of the red blood cells is distorted so they cannot transport an adequate amount of oxygen through the body.
• D) the individual suffers varying degrees of mental retardation and learning disabilities.

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