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 are the four different nervous systems
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The four different types of the nervous system are the Central
Nervous system (CNS), the Peripheral Nervous System (PNS), the
Autonomic Nervous System (ANS), and the Somatic Nervous System
(SNS).
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Which cells make antibodies
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White blood cells make antibodies called lymphocytes or B
cells
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What doese the Endocrine system do
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The endocrine system is a system of glands that involve the release of extracellular signaling molecules known as hormones.
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What does the endocrine system control the release of
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hormones
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Why do doctors check for swollen lymph nodes
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Lymph nodes are the site of white blood cell production.
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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 of the following is an example of a feedback loop in the body
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One gland causes calcium ions to be released; another gland causes them to be absorbed
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Why do birth control pills contain hormones
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Hormones control the release of eggs, and birth control pills
either regulate or prevent that release.
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What makes bacterial infections difficult to defeat
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bacteria reproduce quickly
or Macrophages work slowly
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What problem would a person have if their thyroid does not work correctly
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He would have a problem with his metabolism.
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Which is an endocrine function apex
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Adrenal Glands release adrenaline into the
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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 are the four different nervous systems
The four different types of the nervous system are the Central
Nervous system (CNS), the Peripheral Nervous System (PNS), the
Autonomic Nervous System (ANS), and the Somatic Nervous System
(SNS).
Which cells make antibodies
White blood cells make antibodies called lymphocytes or B
cells
What doese the Endocrine system do
The endocrine system is a system of glands that involve the release of extracellular signaling molecules known as hormones.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Endocrine
What does the endocrine system control the release of
hormones
Why do doctors check for swollen lymph nodes
Lymph nodes are the site of white blood cell production.
Which is part of the nonspecific immune response
Inflammation and fever are nonspecific immune system
reactions.
Which of the following is an example of a feedback loop in the body
One gland causes calcium ions to be released; another gland causes them to be absorbed
Why do birth control pills contain hormones
Hormones control the release of eggs, and birth control pills
either regulate or prevent that release.
What makes bacterial infections difficult to defeat
bacteria reproduce quickly
or Macrophages work slowly
What problem would a person have if their thyroid does not work correctly