Which of the Following Is the Best Definition of the Term

question 33

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the best definition of the term "ionizing radiation"?

• A) This is radiation that has enough energy to dislodge a valence electron from an atom.
• B) This is the radiation that is released during a nuclear reaction.
• C) This is any electromagnetic radiation.
• D) This is any nuclear or electromagnetic radiation.
• E) This is any long-wavelength electromagnetic radiation.

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Definitions:

Diaphoresis

Excessive sweating, often as a symptom of an underlying health condition or physical exertion.

Flushed

Sudden reddish coloration of the skin.

Frostbite

A condition where localized damage is caused to skin and other tissues due to extreme cold.

Heatstroke

A severe condition caused by impairment of the body’s temperature-regulating abilities, resulting from prolonged exposure to excessive heat and characterized by cessation of sweating, severe headache, high fever, hot dry skin, and in serious cases collapse and coma.