Leukemia, a cancer of blood cells, results in the excessive production of defective white blood cells; treatment may involve blood transfusions or bone marrow transplants.
Leukemia is caused by cancerous mutations in blood cells, leading to the production of defective WBCs. Myelogenous leukemia can spread to other organs, and treatment involves regular blood changes or bone marrow transplants.
| Front | Total Lung Capacity Residual Volume Exchange during sleep Exchange during exercise |
|---|---|
| Back | 5 litres 1.5 litres 0.5 litres 3.5 litres |
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