Leukemia is a type of cancer in which the bone marrow produces an excessive amount of immature white blood cells, known as leukocytes. As a result, the number of healthy white blood cells (and other blood components like red blood cells and platelets) may decrease, leading to a variety of symptoms and complications.

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In Leukemia

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In leukemia,

A) the blood has too many immature leukocytes.
B) the body doesn't produce enough red blood cells.
C) red blood cells become occupied by parasites.
D) red blood cells are misshapen and become lodged in capillaries.

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