Sickle Cell Crisis Can Be Prevented by Avoiding Fever, Infection

question 11

True/False

Sickle cell crisis can be prevented by avoiding fever, infection, acidosis, dehydration, constricting clothing, and exposure to cold.

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Definitions:

Neurological Degeneration

The progressive loss of structure or function of neurons, including death of neurons, leading to diseases such as Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, and multiple sclerosis.

Semantic Memory

Long-term memory of general factual knowledge, social customs, and language.

Procedural Memory

Long-term memory of motor skills, habits, and ways of doing things, which can be recalled without conscious effort; sometimes called implicit memory.

Speed of Mental Processes

The rate at which the brain processes information, including perception, memory, and problem-solving.