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Which of the Following Is a Side Effect of Radiation

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Which of the following is a side effect of radiation therapy that is not also a side effect of chemotherapy?


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White Blood Cells

Cells of the immune system involved in protecting the body against both infectious disease and foreign invaders.

Liquid Plasma

The liquid component of blood that remains after the removal of blood cells, containing water, salts, proteins, and enzymes.

Platelets

Small blood cells that play a crucial role in clotting and stopping bleeding by clumping and forming plugs in blood vessel injuries.

Leukopoiesis

The production of white blood cells in the bone marrow, an essential process for the immune system's function.

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