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What Problems with which part of the bone would lead to the greatest loss of strength?
Compact tissue is for apex
A 67 yr old man is diagnosed with cancer and subsequently undergoes chemotherapy As an expected side effect of chemotherapy his bone marrow stops functioning. What's the cause of this loss of function?
The purpose of chemotherapy is to destroy cells. That includes bone marrow cells.
What is the loss of function bone marrow?
Loss of function in the bone marrow can lead to decreased production of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets. This can result in conditions such as anemia, increased susceptibility to infections, and impaired blood clotting. Treatment may involve blood transfusions or bone marrow transplant.
What comes from bone marrow and clumps together to prevent blood loss?
platelets
What would you find in the marrow cavity of the diaphysis of an adult humerus?
In the marrow cavity of an adult humerus, you would typically find yellow bone marrow, which consists mostly of adipose tissue. Yellow bone marrow stores fat and does not actively produce blood cells unless needed in times of severe blood loss or specific medical conditions.
What happens to the body with secondary bone cancer?
Secondary bone cancer, or metastatic bone cancer, occurs when cancer cells spread from other parts of the body to the bones. This can lead to pain, weakened bones, and an increased risk of fractures. The cancer can disrupt normal bone remodeling, potentially causing bone lesions and affecting overall bone health. Additionally, it may cause systemic symptoms such as fatigue and weight loss, depending on the extent of the disease.
What is the function of the yellow marrow bone?
Yellow bone marrow stores fat, which the body consumes as a last resort in cases of extreme starvation. It also turns into red marrow in emergencies such as blood loss or anemia. Miraculously, this process can happen in just a few hours. Red bone marrow produces all blood cells, except lymphocytes which are produced in the marrow and reach maturity in the generative lymphatic tissues, such as the thymus gland or bone marrow.
A 67 year old man is diagnosed with cancer and subsequently undergoes chemotherapy as a side effect of chemotherapy his bone marrow stops functioning what is a potential consequence of this loss of fu?
his potassium levels will increase
What do you call the soft in the middle bones?
The Bone Marrow
What is a yellow marrow?
Yellow marrow is the type of bone marrow found in the central cavities of long bones of adults. It is mainly composed of fat cells and serves as a fatty reserve for energy storage. Yellow marrow can convert to red marrow in certain situations, such as during periods of increased blood cell production.
How do red and yellow bone marrow differ in composition and function?
Red Bone Marrow produces both red and white bloode cell's. Yellow marrow, which is found in the central cavity of long bones, stores fat.Cross Section of a long bone below:In children red marrow dills the center of long bones this red marrow is replaced with yellow marrow as children become adults.
Why might adults and children have different kinds of marrow?
At birth, all bone marrow is red. With age, more and more of it is converted to the yellow type. About half of adult bone marrow is red. Red marrow is found mainly in the flat bones. In cases of severe blood loss, the body can convert yellow marrow back to red marrow to increase blood cell production.
