As LET Increases,the Ability of Ionizing Radiation to Cause Biologic

question 10

Multiple Choice

As LET increases,the ability of ionizing radiation to cause biologic effects:

• A)also generally increases until it reaches a maximal value.
• B)decreases considerably.
• C)decreases slightly.
• D)remains constant,not increasing or decreasing.

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