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Thorium-232 is a type of plutonium.
Thorium-232 is a type of plutonium.
False
Liver cancer is the primary cancer type associated with alpha-radiation exposure from radiologically administered Thorotrast.
Liver cancer is the primary cancer type associated with alpha-radiation exposure from radiologically administered Thorotrast.
True
Acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL) is the most common form of adult cancer.
Acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL) is the most common form of adult cancer.
False
Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) is the most common aggressive leukemia type in adults.
Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) is the most common aggressive leukemia type in adults.
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Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) starts in the myeloid cells of the bone marrow.
Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) starts in the myeloid cells of the bone marrow.
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Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) is a type of fast-growing leukemia in older adults.
Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) is a type of fast-growing leukemia in older adults.
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Chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) mostly affects children.
Chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) mostly affects children.
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Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) typically starts in the myeloid cells of the bone marrow.
Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) typically starts in the myeloid cells of the bone marrow.
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Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) spreads quickly into the blood.
Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) spreads quickly into the blood.
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Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) predominantly affects adults.
Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) predominantly affects adults.
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Chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) is also known as Acute myeloid leukemia (AML).
Chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) is also known as Acute myeloid leukemia (AML).
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Hematopoiesis is the process of producing white blood cells only.
Hematopoiesis is the process of producing white blood cells only.
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Hematopoietic stem cells can only develop into red blood cells.
Hematopoietic stem cells can only develop into red blood cells.
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Leukemia cells typically mature normally like healthy blood cells.
Leukemia cells typically mature normally like healthy blood cells.
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Blasts cells in healthy people are typically found in the liver.
Blasts cells in healthy people are typically found in the liver.
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Leukemia cells have a natural killer function, which is a characteristic distinguishing them from normal blood cells.
Leukemia cells have a natural killer function, which is a characteristic distinguishing them from normal blood cells.
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Thorotrast decays by alpha particle emission.
Thorotrast decays by alpha particle emission.
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