The sickle-shaped red blood cells can block the capillaries of organs in multiple body systems. The _____ may become enlarged and that can result in abdominal pain and decreased recycling of red blood cells. The ______ can become blocked; this can decrease urine output and cause kidney failure.

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The spleen can become enlarged due to the accumulation of sickle-shaped cells, leading to abdominal pain and decreased recycling of red blood cells. The kidneys can become blocked, affecting urine output and potentially causing kidney failure.

The Sickle-Shaped Red Blood Cells Can Block the Capillaries of Organs