Match each sickle cell crisis with its description.Terms may be used more than once.
-Blood flow is impaired by tangled masses of rigid,sickled cells.
A)Vasoocclusive crisis
B)Aplastic crisis
C)Sequestration crisis
D)Hyperhemolytic crisis

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Vasoocclusive crisis occurs when sickled cells cause blockages in small blood vessels, leading to tissue damage and pain.

Answer: B
 Aplastic crisis occurs when the bone marrow stops producing enough red blood cells, leading to severe anemia.

Answer: C
 Sequestration crisis occurs when a large amount of blood becomes trapped in the spleen, leading to low blood pressure and shock.

Answer: D
 Hyperhemolytic crisis occurs when the body destroys red blood cells faster than it can produce them, leading to severe anemia and organ damage.

Match Each Sickle Cell Crisis with Its Description