Knowledge Check

What does space anemia refer to (more than one answer may apply)?

a

Anemia that occurs in space

b

Anemia that occurs after landing

c

Anemia that occurs pre-launch

1958

Which of the following is/are consistently reduced during space travel?

a

Plasma volume

b

Red blood cell mass

c

Hemoglobin

May be decreased, increased or unchanged

What mechanism did Trudel et all show (in 2022) to explain space anemia?

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Hemolysis

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