Which of the Following Statements Regarding Radiation Injury Is FALSE

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding radiation injury is FALSE?

• A) The smaller the area of tissue exposure, the greater damage to the individual.
• B) The greater the dose, the more severe the probable biological event.
• C) The rate at which the radiation is absorbed may determine which biological effects occur.
• D) A given dose may produce fewer biologic effects if the cells have a chance to recover.

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