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Which of the following is a primary function of the circulatory system?
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21. The Immune System
Introduction to the Immune System
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Which organ system is primarily affected in a patient with multiple myeloma?
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Digestive system
B
Nervous system
C
Skeletal system
D
Respiratory system
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Understand the nature of multiple myeloma: It is a type of cancer that affects plasma cells, which are a type of white blood cell found in the bone marrow.
Recognize that the bone marrow is a crucial component of the skeletal system, as it is located within bones and is responsible for producing blood cells.
Identify the primary symptoms and complications of multiple myeloma, such as bone pain, fractures, and hypercalcemia, which are directly related to the skeletal system.
Consider the impact of multiple myeloma on the skeletal system: The disease often leads to weakened bones and increased risk of fractures due to the proliferation of cancerous plasma cells in the bone marrow.
Conclude that the skeletal system is primarily affected in a patient with multiple myeloma, as the disease originates and causes significant damage within the bones.
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