Nonmalignant disorders of leukocytes are:
a. Inherited and cause no symptoms
b. Acquired and cause serious disease
c. Acquired and affect the nuclei of cells
d. Acquired or inherited and range from benign to life threatening
ANS: D
Benign (nonmalignant) disorders of leukocytes are inherited or acquired alterations that do not possess the characteristics of dysplasia or malignancy. Many are asymptomatic, whereas others are life threatening.
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