Sickle Cell Disease Overview
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What is a common symptom experienced by individuals with anemia?

  • Nausea and vomiting
  • Increased energy levels
  • Frequent headaches
  • Severe joint pain (correct)

What form of the disease do individuals inherit if they receive only one recessive allele from a parent?

  • Sickle-cell anemia
  • Sickle-cell trait (correct)
  • Malaria resistance
  • Normal hemoglobin

How do sickle cells compare to healthy red blood cells in terms of lifespan?

  • They have the same lifespan
  • They do not die
  • They live longer
  • They live shorter (correct)

What possible renal issue can arise from sickle cell disease?

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What is the primary consequence of the death of sickle cells in individuals?

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Sickle cell lifespan

Sickle cells do not live as long as healthy red blood cells.

Sickle cell anemia

A condition caused by fewer red blood cells than normal, leading to anemia.

Sickle cell symptoms

Severe joint pain and kidney problems can occur.

Sickle cell trait inheritance

Inheriting one recessive allele from a parent with the disorder results in a milder form of the disease.

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Sickle cell trait symptoms

People with sickle cell trait rarely develop noticeable symptoms.

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Study Notes

Sickle Cell Disease

  • Sickle cells have a shorter lifespan than healthy red blood cells.
  • Reduced red blood cell count leads to anemia.
  • Symptoms of anemia may include general weakness or fatigue.
  • Other symptoms include severe joint pain and kidney problems.
  • Individuals with one parent having sickle cell inherit one recessive allele, resulting in sickle cell trait.
  • Sickle cell trait is a milder form of the disease.
  • People with sickle cell trait rarely show symptoms.
  • They can still pass the recessive allele to their offspring.

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This quiz covers essential information about sickle cell disease, including its symptoms, inheritance patterns, and the characteristics of sickle cell trait. Understanding these concepts is crucial for recognizing the challenges faced by individuals with this condition.

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