ABDOMINAL
THALASSEMIA
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Question
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Cells containing large amounts of Hb S sickle when which of the following conditions occur?
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high oxygen tension, and acidosis
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hypoxia and alkalosis
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temperatures <37 C and alkalosis
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temperatures>37 C and hypoxia
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Make sure you know when to get medical advice and where to go, as sickle cell disease can cause a number of serious problems that can appear suddenly. Problems to look out for include: a high temperature over 38C (or any increased temperature in a child) severe pain that’s not responding to treatment at home.
Detailed explanation-2: -When oxygen levels inside a red blood cell get low, the defective hemoglobin forms long rods. These rods stretch the red blood cells into long, abnormal “sickle” shapes.
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