The role of leucovorin in a regimen in which it is given together with 5 FU is:

A. To potentiate killing of tumor cells
B. To support bone marrow function
C. To reduce nausea
D. To reduce inflammation
E. To replenish glutathione pools


Ans: A. To potentiate killing of tumor cells

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A) True B) False

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