Suppression of bone marrow leads to ____, an absence of red blood cells, white blood cells, or leukocytopenia and platelets.

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Suppression of bone marrow can lead to pancytopenia, which is characterized by decreased levels of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets. Hyperkalemia (A) is an increase in potassium ions in the blood, whereas hypokalemia (B) is a decrease in potassium ions in the blood. Pott's disease (D) is a term used to describe tuberculosis of the spine, which is not related to bone marrow suppression.

Suppression of Bone Marrow Leads to ____, an Absence of Red