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skymedlock

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What is the greatest drawback to autologous over allogeneic stem cell transplant for leukemia?
 
  a. Graft-versus-host disease (GVHD)
  b. Infections
  c. Bleeding
  d. Malignant cells more likely to return

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How do chemotherapy drugs work to kill or inhibit tumor cells?
 
  a. Increase apoptosis
  b. Create holes in the cell surfaces
  c. Variety of mechanisms can damage deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) or interfere with the cell cycle
  d. Interfere with protein synthesis


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Amiracle

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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
The greatest drawback of autologous versus allogeneic stem cell transplant is the possibility that malignant cells may not be fully purged from the patient.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Chemotherapy drugs use a variety of mechanisms that damage DNA or interfere with the cell cycle.


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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Gracias!

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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