Stochastic Biologic Effects from Radiation

question 18

Multiple Choice

Stochastic biologic effects from radiation

• A)are directly related to exposure and effect.
• B)occur as a result of exposure,but severity is not determined by dose.
• C)have a dose threshold.
• D)cause significant damage to cell or cell death.

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Definitions:

Limbs

Appendages on the human body or on other animals, used for movement or manipulation.

Walk

The act of moving at a regular pace by lifting and setting down each foot in turn, never having both feet off the ground at once.

Rheumatoid Arthritis

A chronic inflammatory disorder affecting joints, including those in the hands and feet, characterized by joint pain, swelling, and stiffness.

Autoimmune Disorder

A condition in which the immune system mistakenly attacks the body's own tissues as though they were foreign invaders.