A Shorter Half-Life Means That a Radioactive Substance Is Relatively

question 90

Multiple Choice

A shorter half-life means that a radioactive substance is relatively ________.

• A)stable
• B)unstable
• C)difficult to detect
• D)common

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Definitions:

Epinephrine

A hormone and medication, also known as adrenaline, used to treat allergic reactions and cardiac arrest among other conditions.

Phagocytosis

Ingestion and digestion of bacteria and particles by phagocytes.

Immune Response

The body's defensive reaction to foreign substances or pathogens, involving recognition, response, and memory.

Neutrophils

A type of white blood cell, part of the immune system, that helps fight infection by engulfing and killing pathogens.