Why Is Excessive Bleeding a Common Occurrence with Acute Leukemia

question 10

Multiple Choice

Why is excessive bleeding a common occurrence with acute leukemia?

• A) Deficit of calcium ions
• B) Impaired production of prothrombin and fibrinogen
• C) Decreased platelets
• D) Dysfunctional thrombocytes

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