The Gray Is the Correct Unit to Use in Reporting

question 56

Multiple Choice

The gray is the correct unit to use in reporting the measurement of:

• A)the rate of decay of a radioactive source
• B)the ability of a beam of gamma ray photons to produce ions in a target
• C)the energy delivered by radiation to a target
• D)the biological effect of radiation
• E)none of the above

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Definitions:

Hormones

Chemical messengers produced by glands in the body that regulate the activity of cells or organs, influencing many physiological processes.

Neurotransmitters

Chemicals that transmit signals across a synapse from one neuron to another 'target' neuron.

Target Organs

Specific organs or tissues at which a drug, hormone, or other substance acts.

Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation

A non-invasive procedure that uses magnetic fields to stimulate nerve cells in the brain, often used in treating depression and other disorders.