Why are the red blood cells crescent-shaped

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C Walker asked Feb 27, 2023

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Why are the red blood cells crescent-shaped

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C Walker asked Feb 27, 2023

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Can get stuck in small vessels

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The ref blood cells are shaped like sickles or crescent moons, sticky cells can get stuck in small blood vessels which can slow or block blood flow and oxygen to parts of the body

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