10 Questions
Which type of radiation has sufficient energy to dislodge orbital electrons?
Alpha particles
What is the basic effect of radiation on living subjects?
Formation of new chemicals
Which type of radiation does not have sufficient energy to dislodge orbital electrons?
Radio waves
What is the study of the effects of ionizing radiation on living systems called?
Radiation biology
What happens when an X-Ray photon strikes a negative electron in the atom of living subjects?
The electron is displaced, leading to ionization
What is the term for the initial interaction between ionizing radiation and matter at the level of the electron within the first 10-13 seconds after exposure?
Direct effect
Which mechanism of ionizing radiation is responsible for direct damage to specific targets within the cell?
Direct effect
When X-Ray photons are absorbed within the cell and cause the formation of toxins, which type of effect is this termed?
Indirect effect
What is the term for the probability of an effect increasing with the dose, but the severity of the effect being independent of the dose received?
Stochastic effect
Which type of effect refers to cell killing caused by very high doses of radiation?
Deterministic effect
Test your knowledge of radiation biology and hazard with this quiz based on Dr. Mariam Zainy's lecture 9 at Al-Turath University. Learn about biological effects of radiation and different types of radiation, including non-ionizing and ionizing radiation.
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