Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)
Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780134580999
Author: Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn
Publisher: PEARSON
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How do someone get sickle cell anemia and How long can a person live with sickle cell disease?
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Sickle cell anemia is a genetic condition of the red blood cells, wherein the shape of the red blood cells become sickle shaped. They cannot carry adequate oxygen to different parts of the body.

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