The Unit Used to Measure the Amount of Radiation Absorbed

question 6

Multiple Choice

The unit used to measure the amount of radiation absorbed by a gram of material is called then

• A)rad.
• B)RBE.
• C)curie.
• D)rem.
• E)MPD.

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Definitions:

Lysozyme

An enzyme found in saliva, tears, and other secretions, capable of breaking down bacterial cell walls to fight infection.

Bony Labyrinth

A complex system of passages and cavities within the temporal bone of the skull, important for hearing and balance.

Endolymph

A fluid within the membranous labyrinth of the inner ear that plays an essential role in the transduction of sound vibrations to neural signals.

Temporal Bone

A bone forming part of the side of the skull and containing the inner ear.