An acute accelerated drop in the hemoglobin level, which is caused by red blood cells breaking down at a faster rate than normal, occurs during a(n) __________ crisis.

A. aplastic
B. hemolytic
C. vasoocclusive
D. splenic sequestration


Answer: B. hemolytic

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