Leukemia
Leukemia ( 56 Questions)
This choice is incorrect because CLL specifically involves the overproduction of abnormal lymphocytes, not myeloid cells. Myeloid cells are affected in other types of leukemia, such as AML.
This choice is incorrect because CLL is a chronic and indolent type of leukemia. It has a slow onset and progresses slowly over time, unlike some other leukemias that may have a more rapid course.
This choice is correct. In CLL, abnormal lymphocytes, mainly B-lymphocytes, accumulate in the bone marrow and interfere with the production of other blood cells, including red blood cells, platelets, and other white blood cells.
This choice is incorrect because CLL does not involve a genetic mutation leading to uncontrolled growth of red blood cells. That description is more characteristic of polycythemia vera, a different type of blood disorder.
A) This choice is incorrect because CLL specifically involves the overproduction of abnormal lymphocytes, not myeloid cells. Myeloid cells are affected in other types of leukemia, such as AML.
B) This choice is incorrect because CLL is a chronic and indolent type of leukemia. It has a slow onset and progresses slowly over time, unlike some other leukemias that may have a more rapid course.
C) This choice is correct. In CLL, abnormal lymphocytes, mainly B-lymphocytes, accumulate in the bone marrow and interfere with the production of other blood cells, including red blood cells, platelets, and other white blood cells.
D) This choice is incorrect because CLL does not involve a genetic mutation leading to uncontrolled growth of red blood cells. That description is more characteristic of polycythemia vera, a different type of blood disorder.