Which of the Following Statements, Regarding Acute Effects of Ionizing

question 54

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements, regarding acute effects of ionizing radiation exposure is NOT correct?

• A)Low levels of exposure generally have no acute effect but can cause DNA damage.
• B)Temporary reduction in white blood cell count occurs at effective doses of about 0.25 Sv.
• C)At intermediate levels of exposure, a person may experience radiation sickness.
• D)Death in hours can result at an effective dose of approximately 5.0 Sv.
• E)All of these statements are correct.

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