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Leukemia: Abnormal White Blood Cells

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What is the primary issue in leukemia?

Underproduction of white blood cells

Overproduction of platelets

Overproduction of red blood cells

Overproduction of abnormal white blood cells (correct)

Why are the abnormal white cells unable to protect the body against disease?

They are not trained to fight diseases

They are too small to be effective

They lack proper nutrients

They are defective (correct)

What is the impact of the abnormal white cells crowding the bone marrow?

Improvement in immune response

Increased production of red blood cells

Enhanced oxygen transport

Obstruction of blood flow (correct)

What is the main role of the bone marrow in the production of blood cells?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the abnormal white blood cells in leukemia?

They crowd the bone marrow and flood the bloodstream Signup and view all the answers

Why does leukemia occur?

Due to genetic mutations and chromosome abnormalities Signup and view all the answers

At what age is leukemia most commonly seen in children?

Between 2 and 6 years of age Signup and view all the answers

Which racial group is more commonly affected by leukemia in children?

Caucasian children Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary consequence of abnormal white blood cells crowding the bone marrow in leukemia?

Ineffective protection against disease Signup and view all the answers

Why do the abnormal white blood cells in leukemia continue to reproduce themselves?

They do not receive signals to stop reproducing Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common age range for childhood leukemia?

2-6 years Signup and view all the answers

Which racial group is more commonly affected by leukemia in children?

Caucasian children Signup and view all the answers

What is the main role of the bone marrow in the production of blood cells?

Producing white, red, and platelet blood cells Signup and view all the answers

Leukemia: Abnormal White Blood Cells

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Podcast

Questions and Answers

What is the primary issue in leukemia?

Why are the abnormal white cells unable to protect the body against disease?

What is the impact of the abnormal white cells crowding the bone marrow?

What is the main role of the bone marrow in the production of blood cells?

What happens to the abnormal white blood cells in leukemia?

Why does leukemia occur?

At what age is leukemia most commonly seen in children?

Which racial group is more commonly affected by leukemia in children?

What is the primary consequence of abnormal white blood cells crowding the bone marrow in leukemia?

Why do the abnormal white blood cells in leukemia continue to reproduce themselves?

What is the most common age range for childhood leukemia?

Which racial group is more commonly affected by leukemia in children?

What is the main role of the bone marrow in the production of blood cells?

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