Which organ system is especially vulnerable to toxic effects of chemotherapy due to high turnover of cells and drug metabolism?
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Correct answer: Bone marrow and gut mucosa
High-turnover tissues like bone marrow, GI mucosa, and hair follicles are most affected by chemotherapy-induced cytotoxicity and cause side effects such as myelosuppression, mucositis, and alopecia.
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