Which of the Following Statements Is TRUE

question 22

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is TRUE?

• A) Gamma rays have the lowest ionizing power of any radioactivity.
• B) Alpha radiation has the highest penetrating power of any radioactivity.
• C) Beta emitters will do more damage than alpha emitters within the body.
• D) Beta radiation has the highest ionizing power of any radioactivity.
• E) Gamma radiation has the lowest penetrating power.

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Definitions:

Mechanoreceptors

Sensory receptors that respond to mechanical pressure or distortion, playing key roles in touch and sound perception.

Compression

The act of pressing together to reduce size or volume, often used in medical treatments or data reduction techniques.

Taste Buds

Sensory organs located on the tongue's surface that contain the taste receptor cells, which detect different flavors.

Special Sense

refers to the senses that have specialized organs devoted to them, such as vision, hearing, taste, and smell.