The Major Part of the Average Exposure of Humans to Radiation

question 117

Multiple Choice

The major part of the average exposure of humans to radiation comes from

• A)nuclear power plants.
• B)diagnostic X-rays.
• C)other human made sources.
• D)naturally occurring sources.

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Definitions:

Human Cells

Basic structural, functional, and biological units of the human body, comprising various types to perform different functions.

Synthesis Of Cholesterol

The synthesis of cholesterol is a biochemical process that takes place primarily in the liver, where various enzymes catalyze the production of cholesterol, a vital lipid for cellular function and hormone production.

Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum

A type of endoplasmic reticulum without ribosomes, involved in lipid synthesis and detoxification processes.

Golgi Apparatus

An organelle in cells involved in modifying, sorting, and packaging proteins and lipids for transport or secretion.