Refers to the killing of some blood cells as a result of chemotherapy
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Chemotherapy is different than localized treatments of cancer
because it is cytotoxic, or kills some of the blood cells in the
body. In chemotherapy treatment, patients are given medication that
travels throughout the body and destroys any cancer cells that are
present.
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What does the lymph system do
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Produces white blood cells.
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What is the role of the liver
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the role of the liver is that it clears toxins from the body
Is produces bile.
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How are the nervous system and the endocrine system different
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The endocrine system affects cells with certain receptors .
The nervous system can affect only nearby cells
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How do bacterium and viruses affect the body
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Bacteria and viruses attack the body. Each type of bacteria and
virus attack different areas of the body. Also, there are many
different ways of gaining access to the body. They attack the body
by trying to shut down a certain system, which without your immune
system, would kill you. Bacteria and viruses evolve. However,
viruses aren't presently categorized as living organisms.
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Why do people have swollen lymph nodes when they are sick
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More white blood cells are being produced
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Which is part of the nonspecific immune response
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Inflammation and fever are nonspecific immune system
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Which is a specific immune response
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making antibodies
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Refers to the killing of some blood cells as a result of chemotherapy
Chemotherapy is different than localized treatments of cancer
because it is cytotoxic, or kills some of the blood cells in the
body. In chemotherapy treatment, patients are given medication that
travels throughout the body and destroys any cancer cells that are
present.
What does the lymph system do
Produces white blood cells.
What is the role of the liver
the role of the liver is that it clears toxins from the body
Is produces bile.
How are the nervous system and the endocrine system different
The endocrine system affects cells with certain receptors .
The nervous system can affect only nearby cells
How do bacterium and viruses affect the body
Bacteria and viruses attack the body. Each type of bacteria and
virus attack different areas of the body. Also, there are many
different ways of gaining access to the body. They attack the body
by trying to shut down a certain system, which without your immune
system, would kill you. Bacteria and viruses evolve. However,
viruses aren't presently categorized as living organisms.
Why do people have swollen lymph nodes when they are sick
More white blood cells are being produced
Which is part of the nonspecific immune response
Inflammation and fever are nonspecific immune system
reactions.