If a disease were to selectively target spongy bone rather than compact bone, would you expect the individual to have an increased risk of fractures, an increased risk of anemia, neither, or both? i. Neither increased risk of fracture nor anemia
ii. Increased risk of both fractures and anemia
iii. Increased risk of anemia; spongy bone contributes to bone strength, but its primary function is hematopoiesis.
iv. Increased risk of fracture; spongy bone is critical for bone density and strength.