Exposing Tumors to X-Rays or Gamma Rays Is Called

question 158

Multiple Choice

Exposing tumors to X-rays or gamma rays is called:

• A)palliative therapy
• B)radiation therapy
• C)radical surgery
• D)radioactive implant

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Definitions:

Impulses

Electrical signals transmitted along neurons, facilitating communication within the nervous system.

Neuron

A specialized cell transmitting nerve impulses; a nerve cell. It is the fundamental unit of the nervous system, composed of a cell body, axon, and dendrites.

Cell Body

Portion of a neuron that contains a nucleus and from which dendrites and an axon extend.

Dendrite

Part of a neuron that sends signals toward the cell body.