Why Do Vascular Occlusions and Infarcts Occur Frequently with Sickle-Cell

question 36

Multiple Choice

Why do vascular occlusions and infarcts occur frequently with sickle-cell anemia?

• A)The red blood cells are abnormally large.
• B)Increased hemolysis of erythrocytes occurs.
• C)Erythrocytes change shape of when hypoxia occurs.
• D)HbS is unable to transport oxygen.

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