GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

GK

BIOLOGY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Leukemia is a disease of the-
A
Pancreas
B
Blood
C
Liver
D
Kidney
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Leukemia is cancer of the body’s blood-forming tissues, including the bone marrow and the lymphatic system. Many types of leukemia exist. Some forms of leukemia are more common in children. Other forms of leukemia occur mostly in adults.

Detailed explanation-2: -Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) AML is the most common type of acute leukemia in adults. It starts in the bone marrow, often in white blood cells called myeloblasts. But AML can also affect red blood cells and platelets. As abnormal cells increase, they overwhelm healthy cells in bone marrow and blood.

Detailed explanation-3: -A genetic predisposition. Down syndrome. Human T-lymphotropic virus (HTLV) Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) Exposure to petrochemicals, such as benzene. Extensive exposure to artificial ionizing radiation. Alkylating chemotherapy agents administered to treat other types of cancer. More items

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