13 Questions
What is the primary issue in leukemia?
Overproduction of abnormal white blood cells
Why are the abnormal white cells unable to protect the body against disease?
They are defective
What is the impact of the abnormal white cells crowding the bone marrow?
Obstruction of blood flow
What is the main role of the bone marrow in the production of blood cells?
All of the above
What happens to the abnormal white blood cells in leukemia?
They crowd the bone marrow and flood the bloodstream
Why does leukemia occur?
Due to genetic mutations and chromosome abnormalities
At what age is leukemia most commonly seen in children?
Between 2 and 6 years of age
Which racial group is more commonly affected by leukemia in children?
Caucasian children
What is the primary consequence of abnormal white blood cells crowding the bone marrow in leukemia?
Ineffective protection against disease
Why do the abnormal white blood cells in leukemia continue to reproduce themselves?
They do not receive signals to stop reproducing
What is the most common age range for childhood leukemia?
2-6 years
Which racial group is more commonly affected by leukemia in children?
Caucasian children
What is the main role of the bone marrow in the production of blood cells?
Producing white, red, and platelet blood cells
Test your knowledge on leukemia, a condition where large numbers of defective white blood cells are produced in the bone marrow, crowding the marrow and bloodstream. These abnormal cells are unable to properly protect the body against diseases.
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