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lracut11

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Why do the side effects of chemotherapy such as loss of appetite, poor nutrient absorption, and weight loss occur?
 a. Because chemotherapy kills non-cancerous cells as well
  b. Because chemotherapy interferes with the central nervous system's ability to communicate with other cells
  c. Because a side effect of chemotherapy is clinical depression
  d. Because a side effect of chemotherapy can be the production of abnormal digestive enzymes and hormones

Question 2

Lipolysis is catalyzed by a hormone-sensitive enzyme called _____.
 a. insulin
  b. glucagon
  c. lipase
  d. lipogen


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skipfourms123

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Reply #1 on: Aug 20, 2018
Answer to Question 1

a

Answer to Question 2

c


lracut11

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Reply 2 on: Aug 20, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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