Which of the following sentences 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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Leukemia is a group of malignant disorders of the bone marrow and the lymphatic system.It is defined as an unrestricted proliferation of immature WBCs in the blood-forming tissues of the body.Increased blood viscosity may occur secondary to the increased number of WBCs.Thrombocytopenia may occur secondary to the overproduction of WBCs in the bone marrow.The coagulation process is unaffected by leukemia.

Which of the Following Sentences Is Most Descriptive of the Pathophysiology