Asked by Swift Huang on May 05, 2024
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Janet was told that her cancer originated in her blood; therefore, she is likely to have a form of _________.
A) leukemia
B) sarcoma
C) carcinoma
D) lymphoma
Blood
A vital fluid in humans and animals responsible for transporting oxygen and nutrients to cells and removing carbon dioxide and other wastes.
Leukemia
A type of cancer that affects the blood and bone marrow, characterized by the proliferation of abnormal white blood cells.
- Understand the different forms of cancer and their attributes, including causes and consequences on mortality.
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Nathan BoekmanMay 11, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Leukemia is a cancer that originates in the blood cells and bone marrow. Sarcoma, carcinoma, and lymphoma do not originate in the blood cells.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the different forms of cancer and their attributes, including causes and consequences on mortality.