Which of the Following Statements Regarding the Biological Effect Mechanisms

question 44

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding the biological effect mechanisms of the direct theory is FALSE?

• A) Most dental x-ray photons pass through the cell, causing no damage.
• B) X-ray photons may collide with important cell chemicals and break them apart.
• C) Ionization can cause critical damage to large molecules.
• D) Irradiated cells cannot be repaired.

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