In individuals with acute leukemia, the increased number of malignant leukocytes leads to:
1) decreased hemoglobin.
2) thrombocytopenia.
3) bone pain with increased activity.
4) splenomegaly.
A)1, 3
B)1, 2, 4
C)2, 3, 4
D)1, 2, 3, 4

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Increased malignant leukocytes in acute leukemia can lead to decreased hemoglobin (anemia) due to bone marrow suppression, thrombocytopenia (decreased platelets) due to impaired platelet production, and splenomegaly (enlarged spleen) due to increased blood flow and trapping of leukocytes. Bone pain with increased activity is not a typical feature of acute leukemia.

In Individuals with Acute Leukemia, the Increased Number of Malignant