Leukemia: Abnormal White Blood Cells

Overproduction of abnormal white blood cells, resulting in a shortage of healthy blood cells.

Abnormal white blood cells in leukemia are defective and unable to function properly, making them ineffective in protecting the body against infections.

The abnormal white blood cells in leukemia crowd the bone marrow, blocking the production of healthy blood cells and hindering blood flow.

The bone marrow is responsible for producing all three types of blood cells: red blood cells (carry oxygen), white blood cells (fight infection), and platelets (help blood clot).

Abnormal white blood cells in leukemia proliferate uncontrollably and accumulate in the bone marrow, crowding out other blood cells and entering the bloodstream.

Genetic mutations and chromosome abnormalities can disrupt the normal processes of cell development, resulting in leukemia.

Leukemia is most prevalent in children between the ages of 2 and 6 years old.

Caucasian children are more likely to be diagnosed with leukemia compared to other racial groups.

The abnormal white blood cells in leukemia overcrowd the bone marrow, leading to a deficiency in healthy blood cells and compromised immune function.

Abnormal white blood cells in leukemia continue to multiply uncontrollably because they do not respond to the signals that normally regulate cell growth and division.

The age range of 2 to 6 years is considered the most common age for childhood leukemia.

Caucasian children are at a higher risk of developing leukemia compared to other racial groups.

The bone marrow is responsible for producing all three types of blood cells: red blood cells (carry oxygen), white blood cells (fight infection), and platelets (help blood clot).