The lymphocytopenia seen a few hours after administration of a large dose of prednisone to a patient with lymphocytic leukemia is due to ?
Correct Answer: massive lymphocytic apoptosis
Description: Ans. is 'a' i.e., Massive lymphocytic apoptosis o Glucocoicoid induce programmed cell death (apoptosis) in lymphoid malignancies.
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