This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Pathology
[{'content': '“Smudge cells” in the peripheral smear are characteristic of: \nSelect and explain. \nA. Chronic myelogenous leukemia, B. Chronic lymphocytic leukemia, C. Acute myelogenous leukemia, D. Acute lymphoblastic leukemia', 'role': 'user'}, {'content': 'Answer: B \nExplanation: In CLL, the peripheral blood contains increased numbers of small, round lymphocytes with scant cytoplasm. These cells are fragile and are frequently disrupted in the process of making smears, producing so-called smudge cells.', 'role': 'assistant'}]