Hematopoietic System

Leukemia happens when white blood cells...

• Become too active

• Are immature and multiply uncontrollably

• Produce too much oxygen

• Cause low blood pressure

Which of the following is a common symptom of leukemia?

• Severe headache

• Fatigue, fever, and easy bruising

• Chronic joint pain

• Itchy skin rash

How is chronic leukemia different from acute leukemia?

• Chronic leukemia only affects children

• Chronic leukemia does not require treatment

• Chronic leukemia is easier to cure

• Chronic leukemia develops more slowly

Which type of lymphoma is characterized by the presence of Reed-Sternberg cells?

• Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma

• Burkitt’s Lymphoma

• Hodgkin’s Lymphoma

• Multiple Myeloma

Polycythemia is characterized by:

• A decrease in red blood cell count

• An increase in white blood cells

• An excessive number of red blood cells

• A decrease in platelet count

Which type of leukemia primarily affects children?

• Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML)

• Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL)

• Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL)

• Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML)

Hemophilia is caused by a deficiency of which of the following?

• Red blood cells

• White blood cells

• Clotting factors

• Hemoglobin

Which of the following is a hallmark sign of thrombocytopenia?

• Frequent infections

• Excessive bleeding and easy bruising

• Increased clot formation

• High blood pressure

Which of the following is NOT a cause of anemia?

• Iron deficiency

• Vitamin B12 deficiency

• Increased platelet production

• Chronic disease

A patient with polycythemia vera is at increased risk for

• Bleeding disorders

• Blood clots

• Low white blood cell count

• Dehydration