What Is Most Descriptive of the Pathophysiology of Leukemia

question 29

Multiple Choice

What is most descriptive of the pathophysiology of leukemia?

• A)Increased blood viscosity occurs.
• B)Thrombocytopenia (excessive destruction of platelets) occurs.
• C)Unrestricted proliferation of immature white blood cells (WBCs) occurs.
• D)The first stage of the coagulation process is abnormally stimulated.

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Definitions:

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