Question

Why might the shape of a sickled red blood cell prevent the cell from doing its job? Hint: Think about the function(job) of the red blood cell Use the following Sentence starter: The shape of the sickled red blood cell would prevent the cell from doing its job because_________. *

Answer 1

Answer:

Normally, the flexible, round red blood cells move easily through blood vessels. In sickle cell anemia, the red blood are shaped like sickles or crescent moons. These rigid, sticky cells can get stuck in small blood vessels, which can slow or block blood flow and oxygen to parts of the body.

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Answer 2

Answer:

These rigid, sticky cells can get stuck in small blood vessels, which can slow or block blood flow and oxygen to parts of the body.

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