Which of the Following Is the Reason Why the Ovaries

question 11

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the reason why the ovaries should be shielded whenever possible during all imaging procedures?

• A)Gonadal irradiation of the ovaries can result in somatic damage that can be passed on to future generations.
• B)Gonadal irradiation of the ovaries can result in somatic damage,but it cannot be passed on to future generations.
• C)Gonadal irradiation of the ovaries can result in genetic mutations that can be passed on to future generations.
• D)There is no valid reason why the ovaries should be shielded whenever possible during all imaging procedures.

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