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What is the main characteristic of radiation as an ionizing energy?
What is the main characteristic of radiation as an ionizing energy?
- It excites atoms to a higher energy level
- It bonds electrons to atoms
- It causes the ejection of electrons from atoms (correct)
- It increases the temperature of atoms
What is the potential biologic effect of ionization?
What is the potential biologic effect of ionization?
- Reduced chemical reactivity
- Increased atom stability
- Cellular damage (correct)
- Enhanced DNA repair
What consideration must be taken for any diagnostic study using ionizing radiation?
What consideration must be taken for any diagnostic study using ionizing radiation?
- The benefits outweighing the risks (correct)
- The density of the radiation waves
- The speed of the radiation particles
- The type of radiation source used
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