2 A common consequence of many cancer chemotherapy drugs is destruction of bone

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2 A common consequence of many cancer chemotherapy drugs is destruction of bone marrow cells. This leads to a decrease in the number of circulating erythrocytes and leukocytes, resulting in conditions called anemia and leukopenia, respectively. Predict the consequences of anemia and leukopenia, considering the function of these types of cells. 20 The poison ricin, derived from the castor bean plant, interferes with protein synthesis. Which formed elements of blood would ricin affect directly? Are there any mature formed elements in the blood that ricin would not affect? Explain. (Hint: Where does the first part of protein synthesis take place?) 3

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2. anemia occur due to low count of red blood cells in blood. Anemia causes =

leukopenia is caused by low count of white blood cells. leukopenia leads to frequent infections and impaired immune system of the body

3. ricin affectes erythrocytes directly due to presence of haemoglobinin them which is protein.

ricin affects all the formed elements

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