Which of the Following Statements Below Is True

question 4

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements below is true?

• A)It appears that no safe dose level exists for radiation-induced malignant disease.
• B)The ALARA principle establishes a dose level for radiation-induced malignancy.
• C)The BERT method establishes a dose level for radiation-induced malignancy.
• D)The NEXT program and reference values establish a dose level for radiation-induced malignancy.

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