Why Is Gonadal Shielding Particularly Important in Pediatric Radiography

question 6

Multiple Choice

Why is gonadal shielding particularly important in pediatric radiography?

• A) Aids in immobilization
• B) Aids in protecting the patient's modesty
• C) Provides a sense of comfort to the patient
• D) Immature reproductive cells are more vulnerable to radiation injury

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Frontal Lobe

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Occipital

Pertaining to the occipital lobe of the brain, which is primarily responsible for visual processing.

Agnosia

A disorder characterized by the inability to recognize and identify objects or persons, due to damage in specific brain areas.

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