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Do African Americans have more red blood cells than caucasians?
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∙ 14y ago
No they don't. African Americans and European Americans (0r Caucasians) have very similar blood. The only notable difference is that people of African descent are more prone to sickle cell anemia.
Wiki User
∙ 14y ago
No, the number of red blood cells does not differ based on race. However, conditions such as sickle cell anemia are more common in individuals of African descent. This inherited disorder affects the shape and function of red blood cells.
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Who is affected by sickle cell anemia?
Chromosome #11 is affected in sickle-cell anemiaChromosome #11 is affected in sickle-cell anemia
What cells are in the bloodstream?
Red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets and liquid plasma.Red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets and liquid plasma.
What is the major difference between red blood cells and white blood cells?
Red blood cells contain hemoglobin, but white blood cells do not
What is the difference between white blood cells and red blood cells?
White blood cells have a nucleus and red blood cells don't.
What is the difference between red blood cells and white blood cells?
White blood cells have a nucleus and red blood cells don't.
Are African Americans affected with bone marrow?
I'm not sure what you're asking, but if you are asking if African Americans have bone marrow, the answer is yes- everyone does. Bone marrow is the soft, center part of the bone that creates platelets, white blood cells, and red blood cells. If you didn't have it you would die.
What component of blood is impacted by sickle cell anemia?
Red Blood Cells. It is called sickle cell because some of the red blood cells are long and shaped like sickles. Although sickle cell disease primarily affects African Americans, it is also found in Hispanics, Italians, Greeks and people of Mediterranean descent. Follow me on twitter @liljohn1017
How many African Americans are carriers of sickle-cells allele?
A very high ratio of 1 in 11.
Who is affected by sickle cell anemia?
Chromosome #11 is affected in sickle-cell anemiaChromosome #11 is affected in sickle-cell anemia
Is there mucus and blood in cow's milk?
It is possible for there to be mucus and blood in cow's milk. In fact, most milk that Americans drink contains at least some white blood cells.
How much of a effect does sickle cell anemia have on white men than black?
It affects about 1 out of every 5,000 people but mostly African Americans. Since it basically has the body producing useless blood cells, it works the same on anyone who gets it.
What cells are in the bloodstream?
Red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets and liquid plasma.Red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets and liquid plasma.
What is the major difference between red blood cells and white blood cells?
Red blood cells contain hemoglobin, but white blood cells do not
CAN BLOOD FLOW BACKWARDS AND FORWARDS IN THE BLOOD CELLS?
Blood cells are a part of blood. Blood is not a part of blood cells. Blood can't flow backward and forward within blood cells. Blood cells can flow backward and forward within blood.
What are the the cells that carry oxygen?
Red blood cells contain hemoglobin. These cells are also known as erythrocytes.
What makes up blood tissue?
blood cells
What are the three basic blood cells?
Erythrocytes (red blood cells) Leukocytes (white blood cells) Thrombocytes (platelets)
