3 Questions
What is the main characteristic of radiation as an ionizing energy?
It causes the ejection of electrons from atoms
What is the potential biologic effect of ionization?
Cellular damage
What consideration must be taken for any diagnostic study using ionizing radiation?
The benefits outweighing the risks
This quiz explores the concept of ionizing radiation and its biological effects, including the ionization of atoms and the potential risks in diagnostic studies involving ionizing radiation.
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