Effects of chemotherapy on bone marrow result in
a. allergic reactions.
b. immunosuppression.
c. nausea and vomiting.
d. loss of lean body mass.
B
The effects of chemotherapy on bone marrow cause immunosuppression because bone marrow produces many immune factors. Chemotherapy does not generally increase allergic reactions. Certain types of chemotherapy may cause nausea and vomiting or loss of lean body mass, but these side effects are not caused by the drugs' effects on bone marrow.
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