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The question assumes that ions damage cells, which is not actually the case. SOME ions may damage SOME cells, but cells normally contain ions, and in fact need them to function properly.

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If you damage the hair cells of the organ of Corti you're going to have a harder time with something What?

If you damage the hair cells of the organ of Corti, you will have a harder time hearing, as these cells are responsible for converting sound vibrations into electrical signals that your brain can interpret as sound. Damage to these cells can result in hearing loss or difficulties in distinguishing different pitches or tones.


Which of the following cell types are at least sensitive to ionizing radiation damage?

All of the following cell types can be sensitive to ionizing radiation damage: Stem cells: can be more sensitive because they are actively dividing. Rapidly dividing cells: such as those in the skin, digestive tract, and bone marrow. Cancer cells: due to their increased rate of cell division compared to normal cells.


Why can loud sounds damage hearing, potentially leading to damage to the hair cells in the basilar membrane?

Loud sounds can damage hearing because they can cause the hair cells in the basilar membrane of the inner ear to become overstimulated. This overstimulation can lead to the hair cells becoming damaged or even dying, which can result in hearing loss.


Damage to the pyramidal cells of the cerebral cortex would directly affect?

Damage to pyramidal cells in the cerebral cortex can affect cognitive function, motor control, and sensation perception. Pyramidal cells are responsible for sending signals to other parts of the brain and body, so their damage can lead to impairments in these areas.


How does heart attack affect cells?

A heart attack occurs when blood flow to the heart is blocked, causing a lack of oxygen to the heart muscle cells. This lack of oxygen leads to cell damage and death. The damaged cells release harmful substances that can trigger inflammation and further damage surrounding cells.

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Trich won't damage your cells.


What is the skin pigment that protects cells from solar damage?

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Does genetic damage affects cells but does not affect the offspring?

Most genetic damage in cells does not affect offspring because it occurs in somatic cells, which are not involved in reproduction. However, if genetic damage occurs in germ cells (sperm or eggs), it can be passed on to offspring.


What damage can an endoparasite do?

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Which cells are prone to damage from low blood sugar?

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Which of the cell types are most sensitive to radiation damage?

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How can you damage your cells?

Bacterial or Viral infections are a couple of ways cells are damaged or killed.


Why are the sperm cells made in the testes?

Because there is less genetic damage to the cells when they are cold.


What are released by damaged cells in an effort todraw which blood cells to the area of damage?

Cytokines


What damage does radiation do?

Radiation exposure causes damage to the cells of your body, which can mutate them. Mutated cells are sometimes referred to as cancer cells, and thus radiation can give you cancer. There are different effects from different kinds of radiation, but mutating cells is the basic form of damage that radiation does.


What is a feature of viruses but not cells?

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What would damage liver cells?

excessive drinking