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student77

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on: Jun 27, 2018
Leukemia is the most common cancer in children. Leukemia is a malignant disease that has the following impact on the body:
 
  a. Affects only the white blood cells
  b. Affects only the red blood cells
  c. Affects only the platelets
  d. Affects all tissues of the body

Question 2

Children reach adult water distribution percentages in the body by the time the child is how old?
 
  a. 1 year c. 5 years
  b. 3 years d. 8 years


mistyjohnson

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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

D
Leukemia affects all tissues of the body. It is characterized by a proliferation of white blood cells, but its impact is not limited to those cells alone.

Answer to Question 2

C

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A Incorrect: Children do not reach adult water distribution percentages in the body by the time they are 1 year old.
B Incorrect: Children do not reach adult water distribution percentages in the body by the time they are 3 years old.
C Correct: Children reach adult water distribution percentages in the body by the time they are 5 years old.
D Incorrect: Children do not reach adult water distribution percentages in the body by the time they are 8 years old.


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