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Transport of Oxygen in the Blood
Sickle cell anemia
Individuals with sickle cell anemia have crescent-shaped red blood cells. Diseases such as this one cause a decreased ability in oxygen delivery throughout the body.
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"OpenStax College, Transport of Gases in Human Bodily Fluids. October 17, 2013."
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