Sickle Cell Anemia

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

• SS

• AS

• AA

• SA

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

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-1

NGSS.HS-LS3-1

NGSS.HS-LS3-2

Dr. Allison found that people with sickle cell anemia were more common (check all that apply)

• in large cities

• near the ocean

• near lakes

• in the mountains

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

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

• stick to, oxygen

• scrape, oxygen

• burst through, carbon dioxide

• scrape, carbon dioxide

• stick to, carbon oxygen

Who is at risk for sickle cell disease?

• African Americans

• Hispanics

• Asians

• Native Americans

• Caucasians

What is the primary cause of sickle cell anemia?

• A mutation in the hemoglobin gene

• A deficiency in iron

• A viral infection

• An autoimmune disorder

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS3-2

Which of the following best describes the shape of red blood cells in sickle cell anemia?

• Round

• Oval

• Sickle-shaped

• Square

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS3-2

What is the main symptom of sickle cell anemia?

• High blood pressure

• Chronic pain

• Excessive bleeding

• Frequent infections