Cancer treatment may precipitate the need for a bone marrow transplant. Osteoporosis is a condition characterized by excessive loss of calcium in bone. These two conditions are disruptions or failures of two bone functions. Identify these two bone functions and explain what their normal functioning should be.
The two bone functions affected are as follows:
1. Erythropoiesis: cancer treatment may affect bone marrow. Bone marrow is responsible for the production of blood cells (erythropoiesis). An abnormal bone marrow condition may lead to severlys decreased blood cells count (anemia) which may affect immune system and respiratory system.
2. Structural support: osteoporosis is caused by excessive loss of calcium which makes bone fragile (more prone to fracture). This affect structural support of the body which is major function of bone. Bone provide structural support to the body and protect internal organs.
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