Chemotherapy drugs are strong medications that attack rapidly dividing cancer cells. One of the side effects of these drugs is hair loss, not only on the scalp, but also pubic and armpit hair, eyelashes, and eyebrows. Why do you think these drugs cause hair loss?

Chemotherapy drugs are strong medications that attack rapidly dividing cancer cells. One of the side effects of these drugs is hair loss, not only on the scalp, but also pubic and armpit hair, eyelashes, and eyebrows. Why do you think these drugs cause hair loss?

Body Structures & Functions

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Chapter5: Integumentary System

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