Solved by a verified expert:Chapter 20: Disorders of WBC and Platelets30 pointsLeukemiaLeukemia is a malignant disorder of the blood and blood forming organs, exhibiting anuncontrolled proliferation of dysfunctional leukocytes. The excess of WBCs crowds thebone marrow and causes decreased production and function of normal hematopoieticcells.2 points each1) What are the two major forms of leukemia and how are they classified? 2 pts2) What is the difference between the two major forms, with respect to cellfunctioning and survival time. 2 pts3) Identify the risk factors and genetic predisposition / cell mechanismmalfunctioning that contribute to this disease. 4 pts4) Identify the signs and symptoms related to bone marrow depression. 3 pts5) What is multiple myeloma and how is it different from the leukemias? 2 ptsLymphoma5 points1) Compare and contrast Hodgkin Lymphoma and Non Hodgkin lymphomas.Platelet Disorders1) Describe thrombocytopenia and thrombocythemia. 2 pts2) Identify the main cause of coagulation disorders, and give two specific examplesof that cause coagulation disorders. 3 ptsEmbolism/Thromboembolic Disorders1) Give a simple description of embolism and the result to the tissue. (2 pts)2) What is the term associated with the risk factors for thrombus formation? (2 pts)3) Identify the 3 risk factors. (3 pts)
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