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← Human Body & HealthWhich outcome occurs when bone marrow experiences failure?
A)Increased susceptibility to opportunistic infections✓
B)Elevated erythrocyte production rate
C)Decreased frequency of autoimmune responses
D)Higher incidence vascular plaque formation
💡 Explanation
Bone marrow failure reduces leucocyte production; therefore, deficient phagocytosis increases susceptibility to infections, due to compromised defense mechanisms, rather than heightened immunity or direct cardiovascular effects, because reduced erythrocyte and immunological function.
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