Question

question 5 of 5
which of the following statements are true? select all that apply.
multiple myeloma is a condition of t cells.
hodgkins lymphoma presents with reed-sternberg cells.
hodgkins lymphoma is a malignancy of b cells.
non-hodgkins lymphoma is a malignancy of t, b, or natural killer cells.
acute lymphocytic leukemia is more common in children.

Explanation:

1. Multiple myeloma: Affects plasma cells (a type of B - cell derivative), not T cells. So this statement is false.
2. Hodgkin's lymphoma: Characterized by the presence of Reed - Sternberg cells. This statement is true.
3. Hodgkin's lymphoma: Arises from B cells. This statement is true.
4. Non - Hodgkin's lymphoma: Can be a malignancy of T cells, B cells, or natural killer cells. This statement is true.
5. Acute lymphocytic leukemia: Is indeed more common in children compared to adults. This statement is true.

Answer:

B. Hodgkin's lymphoma presents with Reed - Sternberg cells.
C. Hodgkin's lymphoma is a malignancy of B cells.
D. Non - Hodgkin's lymphoma is a malignancy of T, B, or natural killer cells.
E. Acute lymphocytic leukemia is more common in children.