Leukemia is the most common cancer in children. Leukemia is a malignant disease that has the following impact on the body:
a. Affects only the white blood cells
b. Affects only the red blood cells
c. Affects only the platelets
d. Affects all tissues of the body
D
Leukemia affects all tissues of the body. It is characterized by a proliferation of white blood cells, but its impact is not limited to those cells alone.
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