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can you differentiate the disorders of white blood cells? for each complication, drag and drop the values/characteristics that apply to the disease to the box.
acute lymphocytic leukemia (all)
bone marrow >20% lymphoblasts
more common in children than adults
most common type of leukemia in the united states
monoclonal proteins (m - proteins)
b or t cells do not function or mature
also known as non - hodgkins lymphoma

Explanation:

To determine the characteristics of Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL):

• Bone marrow >20% lymphoblasts: A defining feature of acute leukemias (including ALL), as lymphoblasts (immature lymphocytes) accumulate in the bone marrow.
• More common in children than adults: ALL has a higher incidence in pediatric populations compared to adults.
• B or T cells do not function or mature: ALL involves immature B or T lymphocytes that fail to mature or function properly.

Other options are incorrect:

• "Most common type of leukemia in the US" is Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) in adults; ALL is more common in kids but not the overall most common.
• "Monoclonal proteins (M - proteins)" are associated with multiple myeloma, not ALL.
• "Also known as non - Hodgkin’s lymphoma" is incorrect; ALL is a leukemia, while non - Hodgkin’s lymphoma is a separate lymphoid malignancy.

Answer:

The characteristics of Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL) are:

• Bone marrow >20% lymphoblasts
• More common in children than adults
• B or T cells do not function or mature