Cell dysfunction in the myelodysplastic syndromes may be present in:

a. Red cells
b. Granulocytes
c. Platelets
d. All of the above


ANS: D
All blood cells produced in the bone marrow (i.e., red cells, granulocytes, platelets) may exhibit abnormal cell function.

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