Chemotherapy

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Chemotherapy is the use of chemicals to eradicate parasites, bacteria, viruses or ____________ in the body.

  • Fungi
  • Allergies
  • Inflammation
  • Infections (correct)

What is the main characteristic of chemotherapeutic agents?

  • They are toxic to bacteria
  • They are toxic to the human host
  • They are toxic to cancer cells (correct)
  • They are toxic to parasites

Which of the following is NOT a type of chemotherapeutic agent?

  • Antibiotics
  • Antifungals
  • Antivirals
  • Antihistamines (correct)

What is the definition of bacteria?

<p>Microscopic single-cell life form that exists everywhere (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many species of bacteria are known to exist?

<p>About 4,000 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a type of chemotherapeutic agent?

<p>Antiprotozoal (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main characteristic of chemotherapeutic agents?

<p>They are selective in targeting parasites (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using anti-infective agents?

<p>To kill pathogens (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of bacteria?

<p>Microscopic single-cell life form (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many species of bacteria are known to exist?

<p>About 4,000 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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