Homework Help: body systems

Posted by Annie on Wednesday, March 25, 2009 at 7:25pm.

A 67-year-old man is diagnosed with cancer and subsequently undergoes chemotherapy.
As an expected side effect of chemotherapy, his bone marrow stops functioning.
What is a potential consequence of this loss of function?
A. His calcium levels will decrease.
B. He’ll suffer bone fractures even after minor trauma.
C. His potassium levels will increase.
D. He’ll have inadequate levels of blood cells.

(D)

body systems - bobpursley, Wednesday, March 25, 2009 at 7:44pm
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body systems - Annie, Wednesday, March 25, 2009 at 7:45pm
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