Which statements are true regarding leukemias?
a. A single progenitor cell undergoes a malignant change.
b. Leukemia is a result of uncontrolled cellular proliferation.
c. Bone marrow becomes overcrowded.
d. Leukocytes are under produced.
e. Hematopoietic cell production is decreased.
Answer:
a. A single progenitor cell undergoes a malignant change.
b. Leukemia is a result of uncontrolled cellular proliferation.
c. Bone marrow becomes overcrowded.
e. Hematopoietic cell production is decreased.
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