What Type of Normal Cells Are Often Damaged During Chemotherapy

question 30

Multiple Choice

What type of normal cells are often damaged during chemotherapy and radiation treatments?

• A) Epithelial cells
• B) Skeletal muscle cells
• C) Nerve tissue
• D) Collagen and fibrous tissue

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Definitions:

White Matter

A component of the central nervous system, primarily consisting of myelinated nerve fibers and responsible for communication between different brain regions.

Myelinated Axons

Axons that are encased in myelin, a fatty substance that speeds up the transmission of nerve impulses.

Ganglial Sheaths

Protective coverings around ganglia, which are clusters of nerve cell bodies in the peripheral nervous system.

Membrane Repolarization

The process of restoring the membrane potential of a cell to its resting state after depolarization.