Briefly explain the inherited disorder called sickle-cell anemia

What will be an ideal response?


Sickle-cell anemia is a blood disorder that gets its name from the shape of red blood cells in those who have it. Symptoms include poor appetite, stunted growth, swollen stomach, and yellowish eyes. People afflicted with the disease rarely live beyond childhood. For less severe cases, medical advances have produced significant increases in life expectancy.

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A. id, ego, superego B. superego, ego, id C. ego, id, superego D. superego, id, ego

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Discuss how children learn from their emotions and the emotional expression of others

What will be an ideal response?

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Self-control is likely to be ineffective in controlling stress

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Alcohol abusers would be the ones most likely to respond to increases in prices

a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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