In Order to Produce the Same Biologic Effect as a Single

question 34

True/False

In order to produce the same biologic effect as a single fraction of 5,000 cGy,the total dose of a fractionated treatment regimen will be greater than 5,000 cGy.

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Definitions:

Sensory Adaptation

Sensory adaptation is a phenomenon in which the sensitivity to a stimulus decreases over time as an organism becomes accustomed to its presence.

Just-noticeable Difference

The minimum difference in stimulus intensity required to detect a difference between two stimuli.

Thalamus

A part of the brain that serves as a central relay station for sensory information, excluding smell.

Cortex

The outer layer of the brain involved in higher-order brain functions such as thought, language, and decision making.