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Do sickle cells still have the capability to carry oxygen despite its crescent moon shape?
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Yes: The trouble is that they tend to stick together and jam up the blood vessels. These people are often anemic as well and have fewer red cells to carry oxygen.
Answered 6/19/2013
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