WONDER #1173: What Is Leukemia?

Question 1 of 3

Leukemia is a type of cancer that affects which blood cells?

1. white blood cells
2. red blood cells
3. platelets
4. none of the above

Question 2 of 3

Which of the following is the most common type of childhood leukemia?

1. acute myelogenous leukemia
2. acute lymphocytic leukemia
3. chronic lymphocytic leukemia
4. chronic myelogenous leukemia

Question 3 of 3

Most forms of childhood leukemia develop how?

1. rapidly
2. slowly
3. genetically
4. none of the above

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