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Non-communicable Diseases

Question 6 • Fall 24 Personal Fitness IC

Which is a symptom that is common in people with sickle cell disease?

Answer
A
mood disturbances
B
fragile bones
C
stooped posture
D
frequent infections

Explanation

Sickle cell disease can damage the spleen, an organ that helps the body fight infections. As a result, people with the disease are more prone to frequent infections. The correct choice is frequent infections; fragile bones and stooped posture are not common defining symptoms of sickle cell disease.

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