Which description is consistent with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) ?
A) Defects exist in the ras oncogene, TP53 tumor-suppressor gene, and INK4A, the gene encoding a cell-cycle regulatory protein.
B) Leukocytosis and a predominance of blast cells characterize the bone marrow and peripheral blood. As the immature blasts increase, they replace normal myelocytic cells, megakaryocytes, and erythrocytes.
C) B cells fail to mature into plasma cells that synthesize immunoglobulins.
D) The translocation of genetic material from genes 9 and 22 creates an abnormal, fused protein identified as BCR-ABL.
Correct Answer:
Verified
Q1: Which proinflammatory cytokines are responsible for the
Q1: Which description is consistent with chronic myelogenous
Q2: What change is observed in leukocytes during
Q4: What is the most common cause of
Q6: Which electrolyte imbalance accompanies multiple myeloma (MM)?
A)
Q7: Local signs and symptoms of Hodgkin disease-related
Q8: Which term is used to describe a
Q9: Reed-Sternberg (RS)cells represent malignant transformation and proliferation
Q11: Which virus is associated with Burkitt lymphoma
Q11: In disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC),what activates the
Unlock this Answer For Free Now!
View this answer and more for free by performing one of the following actions
Scan the QR code to install the App and get 2 free unlocks
Unlock quizzes for free by uploading documents