Question

How does a bone marrow transplant treat sickle cell disease?

Answer 1

Bone marrow produces immature rbc and wbc’s which form the shape which later these blood cells develop throughout the body. sickle cell anemia is a blood issue in which the cells are shaped differently making blood clotting and production difficult, by getting a transplant to exchange this bone marrow which produces the premature blood cells can change how they develop. This can help the body form typical shaped red blood cells that function properly

Answer 2

Answer:

A bone marrow transplant is used to replace defective and ineffective bone marrow with healthy and effective marrow.  

Explanation:

Red blood cells are manufactured in the bone marrow.  The bone marrow of a sickle cell patient produces red blood cells that are sickle shaped and ineffective.   Chemotherapy is used to kill all of the defective bone marrow and a bone marrow transplant is used to replace it.