Sickle Cell

How does the sickle cell trait affect malaria parasites?

• It enhances the parasite's growth

• It makes it harder for the parasite to feed on hemoglobin

• It makes the host immune to all parasites

• It has no effect on the parasite

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What is the role of a pediatric hematologist?

• They specialize in pediatric surgery

• They treat children with blood disorders

• They research new pediatric medicines

• They focus on pediatric nutrition

Which genotype represents a patient that suffers from sickle cell disease, if A represents the normal allele?

• SS

• AS

• AA

• SA

The sickle-shaped cells can also stick to vessel walls, causing a blockage that slows or stops the flow of blood. When this happens, oxygen can't reach nearby tissues. The lack of oxygen can cause ______.

• Anemia

• Sickle Cell Anemia

• Sickle Cell Trait

• Episodes of Pain

• Red Blood Cells

If you have SCD, there is a problem with your ______. It is a protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen throughout the body.

• Anemia

• Sickle Cell Anemia

• Sickle Cell Trait

• Episodes of Pain

• Hemoglobin

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With SCD, the hemoglobin forms into stiff rods within the red blood cells. This changes the shape of the red blood cells to ___________.

• crescent-shaped

• disk-shaped

• both disk and crescent-shaped

• square

Who is at risk for sickle cell disease?

• African Americans

• Hispanics

• Asians

• Native Americans

• Caucasians

Which genotype represents a sickle cell carrier?

• AA

• AS

• SS

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How many copies of the sickle cell gene are needed for a person to have the disorder?

• 0

• 1

• 2

• 3

Sickle cell is cause by

• a virus

• a parasite

• a gene (DNA)

• excessive cell phone use

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