Victims of a Bioterrorism Attack Experienced Initial Nausea and Vomiting

question 5

Multiple Choice

Victims of a bioterrorism attack experienced initial nausea and vomiting followed by weight loss and eventual thyroid cancer.Which of the following was the most likely causative agent?

• A)Chemical agent
• B)Viral agent
• C)Bacterial agent
• D)Ionizing radiation

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Definitions:

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