How do chemotherapeutic drugs that fight cancer affect these various cell types?Use the data related to life spans of the different types of cells. Also explain why certain cells, in addition to the cancer cells, are likely to be harmed by the drugs.
cell type life span
lining of esophagus 2-3 days
lining of small intestine 1-2 days
lining of large intestine 6 days
red blood cells less than 120 days
white blood cells 10 hours to decades
smooth muscle long lived
cardiac muscle long lived
skeletal muscle long lived
neuron(nerve cell) long lived
Answer by get g
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