Which of the Following Statements Is (Are)TRUE About Radioisotopes

question 15

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is (are) TRUE about radioisotopes?

• A) Radioisotope decays at a constant rate.
• B) Decay of a radioisotope is independent of temperature.
• C) Decay of a radioisotope is independent of pressure.
• D) A radioisotope decays into a predictable product.
• E) All of these are true.

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Definitions:

Lubricant

A substance applied to reduce friction between surfaces in mutual contact, which can also refer to products used to facilitate various medical or personal procedures.

Peristalsis

The series of wave-like muscle contractions that move food through the digestive tract.

Mass Colonic Peristalsis

The coordinated contraction and relaxation of colon muscles that moves content through the colon.

Defecate

The natural process of expelling feces from the body's rectum and anus as part of the digestive system's waste elimination.