Describe Beta Particle Emission

question 33

Essay

Describe beta particle emission.

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Definitions:

Lymphatic System

Part of the immune system, comprising a network of lymphatic vessels that carry a clear fluid called lymph towards the heart.

Spleen

An organ involved in filtering blood, storing red blood cells, and playing a role in immunity as part of the lymphatic system.

Thyroid Gland

An endocrine gland located in the neck that produces hormones regulating growth, development, and metabolic rate.

Immune Response

The body's defensive reaction to foreign substances or pathogens, involving recognition, attack, and elimination.