Which of the following red blood cell disorders may provide a better chance of surviving where malaria is present?

A) aplastic anemia
B) sickle cell anemia (SCA)
C) pernicious anemia
D) polycythemia
E) hemolytic anemia


B

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The uterine wall has an outer muscular part, the ________, and an inner glandular part, the ________.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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