Hemochromatosis is a disease that: (Choose all that apply)A) causes the body to produce sickled blood cells.B) results in the body storing abnormal amounts of iron.C) may put the patient's respiratory system under a great deal of stress.D) is treated by removing large amounts of blood.

What will be an ideal response?


B, D
Hemochromatosis is a disease that results in the body storing abnormal amounts of iron and is treated by removing large amounts of blood, known as a therapeutic phlebotomy. 

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