The Term Linear Nonthreshold Relationship Implies That the Biologic Response

question 3

Multiple Choice

The term linear nonthreshold relationship implies that the biologic response to ionizing radiation is

• A)directly proportional to the dose all the way down to levels approaching zero.
• B)inversely proportional to the dose all the way down to levels approaching zero.
• C)directly proportional to the square of the dose all the way down to levels approaching zero.
• D)inversely proportional to the square of the dose all the way down to levels approaching zero.

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