6 Questions
Radiation biology is the study of the effects of non-ionizing radiation on living systems.
False
The initial interaction between ionizing radiation and matter occurs at the level of the electron within the first 10-13 seconds after exposure.
True
The changes resulting from the interaction of ionizing radiation with matter lead to modification of biologic molecules within minutes to days.
True
What is the timescale of the initial interaction between ionizing radiation and matter?
within the first 10-13 second after exposure
How quickly do the changes resulting from the interaction of ionizing radiation with matter lead to modification of biologic molecules?
within seconds to hours
What is the focus of radiation biology?
the effects of ionizing radiation on living systems
Test your knowledge of the effects of ionizing radiation on living systems, including the initial interaction between ionizing radiation and matter and the resulting modification of biologic molecules.
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