Mrs. Ryan, a middle-aged woman, appears at the clinic complaining of multiple small haemorrhagic spots in her skin and severe nosebleeds. While taking her history, the nurse notes that Mrs. Ryan works...

Mrs. Ryan, a middle-aged woman, appears at the clinic complaining of multiple small haemorrhagic spots in her skin and severe nosebleeds. While taking her history, the nurse notes that Mrs. Ryan works as a rubber glue applicator at a local factory. Rubber glue contains benzene, which is known to be toxic to red marrow. Using your knowledge of physiology, explain the connection between the bleeding problems and benzene.