The Reasons Why I-131 Is Not Suitable for Use as a Tracer

question 41

True/False

The reasons why I-131 is not suitable for use as a tracer are the same reasons why I-131 is an appropriate choice to treat thyroid cancer.

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Population Growth

The increase in the number of individuals in a population over a specific period.

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