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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