Why Are Infants With $\beta$ -Thalassemia Major Not Ill Until Approximately 6 Months of Age

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Multiple Choice

Why are infants with $\beta$ -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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