Leukaemia Flashcards
circulatory system disorder (7 cards)
1
Q
what do individuals with Leukaemia become more susceptible to?
A
different infections
2
Q
what can individuals with Leukaemia develop?
A
anaemia or anaemic signs and symptoms
3
Q
what are the common signs of people with leukaemia?
A
paling skin
breathlesness
fatigue
pale mucous membranes
4
Q
what does Leukaemia affect?
A
white blood cells and bodily functions
5
Q
what does the bone marrow need to do?
(relating to an individual with Leukaemia)
A
has to overproduce white blood cells
6
Q
what happens with the red blood cells?
(relating to an individual with Leukaemia)
A
production of the red blood cells decreases
7
Q
what can Leukaemia be caused by?
A
exposure to radiation
exposure to radiotherapy
some chemicals
genetic/ blood disorders
