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Leukemia Flashcards

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What is leukemia?

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Cancer of the white blood cells

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What is leukemia caused by?

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White blood cells being produced in overabundance in the bone marrow

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What happens when this occurs?

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Bone marrow becomes crowded and is unable to manufacture other blood cells

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What ultimately happens?

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Malignant white blood cells can leave bone marrow, travel the blood stream, and affect other organs.

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SBI3U-Circulation And Respiration Test (55 decks)

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