True or False: Leukocytes in leukemia are always immature.

The assertion that leukocytes in leukemia are always immature is not accurate, which is why the correct answer is that the statement is false.

Leukemia is a type of cancer that affects blood cells, specifically the bone marrow's ability to produce healthy blood cells, including white blood cells (leukocytes). In leukemia, there is typically an overproduction of leukocytes, but these cells can vary in maturity depending on the type of leukemia.

For example, in acute leukemia (both acute lymphoblastic leukemia and acute myeloid leukemia), the leukocytes involved are typically immature and unable to function effectively. However, in chronic leukemia (like chronic lymphocytic leukemia or chronic myeloid leukemia), the leukocytes may be more mature; however, they are still abnormal and often dysfunctional.

This reflects that while some forms of leukemia prominently feature immature leukocytes, it is not universally true for all types. Therefore, the correct understanding revolves around the variability in the maturity of leukocytes depending on the specific type of leukemia, confirming that the original statement is false.