The Toxic Effect of a Contrast Medium on Body Tissues

question 34

Multiple Choice

The toxic effect of a contrast medium on body tissues and organs is related to:
1) the chemical configuration of its molecules.
2) its iodine concentration and its osmolality.
3) its ionization characteristics.
4) the dosage administered and the rate of injection.

• A) 1 only
• B) 1 and 2 only
• C) 1, 2, and 3 only
• D) 1, 2, 3, and 4

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Definitions:

Predator

An organism that survives by hunting and consuming other organisms for food, often influencing the structure of ecosystems.

Males

The male sex of a species, characterized by traits, reproductive roles, and secondary sexual characteristics that differ from the female sex.

Selfish Herd Hypothesis

A theory suggesting that individuals can reduce their predation risk by positioning themselves within a group, thus exploiting the protection offered by the collective.

Assassin Bug

A member of the Reduviidae family, known for their predatory behavior and method of injecting toxic saliva into their prey.