The Unit Commonly Used to Report the Effective Dose to Occupational

question 28

Multiple Choice

The unit commonly used to report the effective dose to occupational workers in the United States is:

• A) R.
• B) mGy (old mrad).
• C) mSv (old mrem).
• D) mR.

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Definitions:

Capillary Permeability

The ability of substances to pass through the walls of capillaries, a critical process in the exchange of nutrients and wastes.

Edema

Swelling caused by excess fluid trapped in the body's tissues, commonly occurring in the feet, ankles, and legs, but it can involve the entire body.

Mean Arterial Blood Pressure

Mean arterial blood pressure is an average blood pressure in an individual’s arteries during one cardiac cycle, important for assessing the flow of blood to organs.

Atrial Natriuretic Factor

A hormone produced by the atria of the heart that regulates blood pressure by reducing water, sodium, and adipose loads on the circulatory system.