Which of the Following Statements Regarding the Theory Established by a Threshold

question 16

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding the theory established by a threshold dose-response curve is true?

• A) There is a dose below which no biological response would be expected.
• B) It predicts the effects of very low levels of radiation exposure.
• C) It indicates that any amount of radiation has the potential to cause a biological response.
• D) It has been adopted by the radiation protection community as the conservative approach to radiation exposure.

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Definitions:

Object Permanence

The understanding that objects continue to exist even when they cannot be seen, heard, or touched, typically developed in infancy.

Manual Dexterity

The skill and ability to use one's hands to perform complex tasks with precision and coordination.

Gross Motor Skill Development

The progression of physical abilities that involve large muscle groups, such as walking, jumping, and throwing.

Fine Motor Skills

The ability to coordinate small muscles for tasks requiring precision, such as writing or buttoning a shirt.