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What is the cellular target impacted by radiation that can kill/modify the cell?
What is the cellular target impacted by radiation that can kill/modify the cell?
- DNA (correct)
- Proteins
- RNA
- Mitochondria
Which type of radiation effect has no threshold?
Which type of radiation effect has no threshold?
- Deterministic effects
- Direct effects
- Indirect effects
- Stochastic effects (correct)
What does ALARA stand for in the principal philosophy of radiation safety?
What does ALARA stand for in the principal philosophy of radiation safety?
- Always Look Around, Reduce Accidents
- As Low As Reasonably Achievable (correct)
- Avoiding Long-term Adverse Radiation Affects
- Alerting Local Authorities, Reducing Accidents
In radiation therapy, what type of effects are more concerning?
In radiation therapy, what type of effects are more concerning?
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What is a key characteristic of radionuclides used for medical imaging?
What is a key characteristic of radionuclides used for medical imaging?
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How is PMT gain computed?
How is PMT gain computed?
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What is the role of the Gamma camera collimator and PHA?
What is the role of the Gamma camera collimator and PHA?
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What is the key limitation of gamma camera imaging?
What is the key limitation of gamma camera imaging?
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How can the risk of exposure be minimized in Nuclear Medicine?
How can the risk of exposure be minimized in Nuclear Medicine?
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