Leukemia Types Quiz

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Which type of leukemia primarily affects the lymphoid line of blood cells?

Acute lymphoblastic leukemia

What distinguishes acute leukemias from chronic leukemias?

The rapid progression of symptoms

What type of leukemia is indicated by the term 'Acute myeloid leukemia'?

Chronic myeloid leukemia

Where does hematopoiesis occur in the adult?

<p>Bone marrow</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which organ is responsible for the formation of lymphocytes in the adult?

<p>Lymph nodes</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of myeloid tissues in hematopoiesis?

<p>Producing erythrocytes</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which organ is NOT directly involved in the formation of lymphocytes in the adult?

<p>Liver</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary location of red marrow in the adult?

<p>Femur</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where does hemopoiesis occur at different stages in the embryo?

<p>Yolk Sac</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which organ is primarily responsible for the formation of lymphocytes in the adult?

<p>Thymus</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of leukemia primarily affects erythrocytes and platelets?

<p>Acute Myeloid Leukemia</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which organ is NOT directly involved in the formation of lymphocytes in the adult?

<p>Liver</p> Signup and view all the answers

What types of blood cells are formed primarily in the bone marrow?

<p>Erythrocytes, Granulocytes, Monocytes, and Platelets</p> Signup and view all the answers

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