Leukemia
Leukemia ( 56 Questions)
This choice is incorrect because AML is not characterized by the overproduction of immature lymphocytes. It involves the uncontrolled proliferation of abnormal myeloid cells in the bone marrow.
This choice is incorrect because AML does not cause abnormal proliferation of red blood cells. Anemia may occur as a result of AML due to the displacement of normal blood-forming cells in the bone marrow.
This choice is correct. AML is a type of leukemia that arises from genetic mutations in the myeloid stem cells. These mutations lead to uncontrolled growth and accumulation of abnormal myeloid cells, including granulocytes, monocytes, and platelets.
This choice is incorrect because the abnormal growth of plasma cells leading to the production of abnormal antibodies is characteristic of multiple myeloma, not AML.
A) This choice is incorrect because AML is not characterized by the overproduction of immature lymphocytes. It involves the uncontrolled proliferation of abnormal myeloid cells in the bone marrow.
B) This choice is incorrect because AML does not cause abnormal proliferation of red blood cells. Anemia may occur as a result of AML due to the displacement of normal blood-forming cells in the bone marrow.
C) This choice is correct. AML is a type of leukemia that arises from genetic mutations in the myeloid stem cells. These mutations lead to uncontrolled growth and accumulation of abnormal myeloid cells, including granulocytes, monocytes, and platelets.
D) This choice is incorrect because the abnormal growth of plasma cells leading to the production of abnormal antibodies is characteristic of multiple myeloma, not AML.