Which Is NOT Consistent with the ALARA Principle

question 19

Multiple Choice

Which is NOT consistent with the ALARA principle?

• A) Reducing the number of exposures
• B) Minimizing retakes
• C) Keeping exposure levels as low as possible
• D) Exposing radiographs at predetermined intervals

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Definitions:

Elaiosomes

Fleshy structures attached to the seeds of some plants, which are rich in lipids and proteins, attracting ants for seed dispersal.

Glyoxisomes

Specialized organelles found in plant cells that contain enzymes for the oxidation of fatty acids, contributing to the conversion of lipids to carbohydrates during germination.

Peroxisome

A small, membrane-bound organelle found in the cytoplasm of eukaryotic cells, involved in processes such as lipid metabolism and the detoxification of harmful substances.

Cotyledons

The primary leaves of a seedling, emerging from the embryo of a seed, important for the initial photosynthesis and nutrient absorption in many plants.