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Radiation biology is the study of the effects of non-ionizing radiation on living systems.
Radiation biology is the study of the effects of non-ionizing radiation on living systems.
False (B)
The initial interaction between ionizing radiation and matter occurs at the level of the electron within the first 10-13 seconds after exposure.
The initial interaction between ionizing radiation and matter occurs at the level of the electron within the first 10-13 seconds after exposure.
True (A)
The changes resulting from the interaction of ionizing radiation with matter lead to modification of biologic molecules within minutes to days.
The changes resulting from the interaction of ionizing radiation with matter lead to modification of biologic molecules within minutes to days.
True (A)
What is the timescale of the initial interaction between ionizing radiation and matter?
What is the timescale of the initial interaction between ionizing radiation and matter?
How quickly do the changes resulting from the interaction of ionizing radiation with matter lead to modification of biologic molecules?
How quickly do the changes resulting from the interaction of ionizing radiation with matter lead to modification of biologic molecules?
What is the focus of radiation biology?
What is the focus of radiation biology?
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Radiation Biology
Radiation Biology
The study of the effects of ionizing radiation on living systems.
Initial Radiation Interaction
Initial Radiation Interaction
The initial interaction occurs when radiation interacts with matter at the level of the electron.
Timescale of Initial Interaction
Timescale of Initial Interaction
Occurs within 10^-13 seconds after exposure.
Timescale of Molecular Modification
Timescale of Molecular Modification
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Focus of Radiation Biology
Focus of Radiation Biology
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Biologic Molecule Modification
Biologic Molecule Modification
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