Thermoluminescent and Optically Stimulated Luminescence Dosimeters Must Be Changed Every

question 54

True/False

Thermoluminescent and optically stimulated luminescence dosimeters must be changed every 14 days to ensure an accurate recording of exposure to the technologist.

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Definitions:

Condensation

Chemical reaction in which a large molecule is assembled from smaller sub-units; water also forms.

Polymers

Large molecules composed of many repeated subunits, which can be found in various natural and synthetic materials like plastics, proteins, and DNA.

Monomers

Simple molecules that can join together to form polymers, which are large, complex structures.

Unsaturated

A term describing molecules, particularly fats or fatty acids, which contain one or more double bonds between carbon atoms, making them less hydrogenated.