Match each blood disorder to its description or symptoms.
-can be caused by an Rh-negative mother carrying her second Rh-positive baby

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Erythroblastosis fetalis occurs when a mother with Rh-negative blood type is carrying an Rh-positive fetus. In subsequent pregnancies, if the fetus is also Rh-positive, the mother's body may produce antibodies that attack and destroy the fetus's red blood cells, leading to anemia and other complications.

Answer: G
 Sickle cell anemia is a genetic disorder that affects the shape of red blood cells, causing them to become rigid and sticky and form a crescent shape. This can lead to blockages in blood vessels, causing pain, organ damage, and an increased risk of infections.

Answer: J
 Thalassemia is an inherited blood disorder that affects the production of hemoglobin, the protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen. People with thalassemia may have fewer red blood cells and less hemoglobin than normal, leading to anemia, fatigue, and other symptoms.

Match Each Blood Disorder to Its Description or Symptoms