6 Questions
What is the result of X-rays modifying or splitting the chemical bonds within cells?
cell damage
What type of effect is associated with diagnostic radiography?
Stochastic effect
What is the principle guiding the use of ionising radiation in diagnostic radiography?
As Low As Reasonably Principled (ALARP)
What is the relationship between the dose of ionising radiation and the risks of stochastic effect?
The higher the dose, the higher the risks
What is the threshold required for deterministic effects to occur?
A specific threshold of ionising radiation dose
What is the goal of using the lowest possible dose of ionising radiation in diagnostic radiography?
To reduce the risks of stochastic effects
Learn about the biological risks associated with radiographic X-ray imaging, including deterministic effects like cataracts and stochastic effects like cancer and genetic damage. Understand how ionizing radiation can modify or split chemical bonds within human cells, leading to potential harm.
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