stackyFACTSYour cells have a built-in self-destruct button that they are heavily encouraged to use. When a cell becomes damaged or obsolete, a process called apoptosis triggers a highly organized cellular suicide to prevent it from becoming cancerous. If a cell refuses to fall on its sword, the immune system sends assassins.
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