Which of the Following Statements Correctly Describes How Normal Tissues

question 29

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements correctly describes how normal tissues are protected from the harmful side effects of x-rays?

• A)Lead aprons are placed around the area that is to be irradiated.
• B)Larger doses of radiation are given in a shorter period of time.
• C)Narrow radiation beams are aimed at several angles to intersect at the target tumor.
• D)Smaller doses of radiation are given over a longer period of time.
• E)Radiation is given in cycles, 3 weeks on and one week off, to allow tissues to heal.

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Definitions:

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Recency Effect

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