Which of the following statements are true of blood disorders (Select all that apply)?
A)Thrombocytopenia is a deficiency of platelets,and may lead to bleeding episodes.
B)Leukemia is an excess of WBCs,but the WBCs are not functional.
C)Anemia is a deficiency of RBCs or of hemoglobin.
D)A deficiency of WBCs is leukocytosis.

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A) Thrombocytopenia is a condition where there is a deficiency of platelets, which can lead to bleeding episodes as platelets play a crucial role in blood clotting.
B) Leukemia is a type of blood cancer where there is an excess of white blood cells (WBCs), but the WBCs are  abnormal and ineffective at fighting infection.
C) Anemia can be caused by a deficiency of red blood cells (RBCs) or hemoglobin, which can result in reduced oxygen transport throughout the body. 
D) Leukocytosis, not a deficiency, is a condition where there is an increase in the number of circulating WBCs.

Which of the Following Statements Are True of Blood Disorders