7 Questions
What is the common feature of leukemia?
Unregulated proliferation of white blood cells in the bone marrow
Which leukemia type is characterized by the development of the disease from early cells called 'blasts'?
Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL)
What is a known risk factor for developing leukemia?
Family history of leukemia
In which leukemia type does the bone marrow produce an increased number of abnormal leukocytes that suppress normal blood cell production?
Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML)
Which leukemia type is known to lead to anemia and other symptoms due to the suppression of normal blood cell production?
Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML)
Which factor is NOT listed as a risk factor for developing leukemia?
Regular physical exercise
What is the characteristic feature of Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL)?
'Blast' development in lymphocytes
Explore the differences between acute and chronic leukemia in terms of cell behavior, disease progression, age groups affected, and treatment urgency. Understand how acute leukemia progresses quickly and is more common in children, while chronic leukemia progresses slowly and is more common in adults.
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