Gonadal Shielding Should Be Used on Both Males and Females

question 20

True/False

Gonadal shielding should be used on both males and females of childbearing age for AP hip projections, if correctly placed.

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Definitions:

Gamete

Ovum or spermatozoon.

Chromosomes

Structures found within cells that contain DNA and proteins, responsible for carrying genetic information.

X-linked Color-blindness

A genetic condition affecting the ability to see colors correctly, passed down through genes located on the X chromosome.

Colorblind

A condition where a person is unable to distinguish certain colors, typically due to the absence or malfunction of certain color-detecting cells in the eye.