Which of the Following Describes a Benefit of Using Sieverts

question 40

Multiple Choice

Which of the following describes a benefit of using Sieverts instead of grays to measure the quantity of radiation that a patient has received?

• A) Sieverts measure the biological effect of radiation, not just quantity.
• B) Grays measure the biological effect of radiation, not just quantity.
• C) Sieverts measure the amount of energy absorbed, not just quantity.
• D) Grays measure the amount of energy absorbed, not just quantity.
• E) There is no benefit.

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