Which of the Following Humans Is Most Radiosensitive

question 19

Multiple Choice

Which of the following humans is most radiosensitive?

• A)A mature adult
• B)An embryo or fetus during the first trimester of pregnancy
• C)A fetus during the third trimester of gestation
• D)A 5-year-old child

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