Which of the Following Is Not Important to Consider When

question 52

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not important to consider when assessing the extent of cell damage upon exposure to a radioactive source?

• A) The period of time that one has been exposed to a radioactive source.
• B) The amount of interaction with another person that has been exposed to a radioactive source.
• C) The type of radiation that one is exposed to (alpha, beta or gamma).
• D) The type of cells that are exposed (lymph, embryonic tissue or bone marrow tissue).
• E) The quantity of radiation measured in rad to which one is exposed.

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Definitions:

-cusis

A suffix pertaining to hearing, used in medical terms related to hearing conditions.

Auditory Nerve

The nerve that carries signals from the inner ear to the brain, enabling hearing.

Cranial Nerve

One of twelve nerves that emerge directly from the brain (not the spinal cord), responsible for conveying sensory and motor information to and from the head and neck.

Otorhinolaryngologist

A medical specialist focused on the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the ear, nose, throat (ENT), and related structures of the head and neck.