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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.

Which is a specific immune response

making antibodies

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