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What is the common feature of leukemia?
What is the common feature of leukemia?
- Suppressed production of white blood cells
- Unregulated proliferation of red blood cells in the bone marrow
- Unregulated proliferation of white blood cells in the bone marrow (correct)
- Increased number of normal blood cells
Which leukemia type is characterized by the development of the disease from early cells called 'blasts'?
Which leukemia type is characterized by the development of the disease from early cells called 'blasts'?
- Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML)
- Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) (correct)
- Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL)
- Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML)
What is a known risk factor for developing leukemia?
What is a known risk factor for developing leukemia?
- Living in a pollution-free environment
- Consuming a diet high in antioxidants
- Regular exercise routine
- Family history of leukemia (correct)
In which leukemia type does the bone marrow produce an increased number of abnormal leukocytes that suppress normal blood cell production?
In which leukemia type does the bone marrow produce an increased number of abnormal leukocytes that suppress normal blood cell production?
Which leukemia type is known to lead to anemia and other symptoms due to the suppression of normal blood cell production?
Which leukemia type is known to lead to anemia and other symptoms due to the suppression of normal blood cell production?
Which factor is NOT listed as a risk factor for developing leukemia?
Which factor is NOT listed as a risk factor for developing leukemia?
What is the characteristic feature of Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL)?
What is the characteristic feature of Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL)?
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What is the common feature of leukemia?
What is the common feature of leukemia?
Uncontrolled growth of white blood cells within the bone marrow.
What is the hallmark of Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL)?
What is the hallmark of Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL)?
A type of leukemia where immature white blood cells called 'blasts' are the primary culprit.
What is Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML)?
What is Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML)?
A type of leukemia characterized by the rapid production of abnormal white blood cells, often crowding out healthy blood cells.
What is a known risk factor for leukemia?
What is a known risk factor for leukemia?
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What are some effects of AML?
What are some effects of AML?
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What is NOT a risk factor for leukemia?
What is NOT a risk factor for leukemia?
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What is a characteristic feature of Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL)?
What is a characteristic feature of Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL)?
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