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What type of radiation is considered to be ionizing radiation?
What type of radiation is considered to be ionizing radiation?
- Infrared
- Gamma rays (correct)
- Radio waves
- Visible light
What is the primary cause of ionizing radiation?
What is the primary cause of ionizing radiation?
- Solar activity
- Radioactive decay (correct)
- Nuclear fission
- Cosmic rays
What organization is responsible for issuing guidance on ionizing radiation protection?
What organization is responsible for issuing guidance on ionizing radiation protection?
- World Health Organization
- International Atomic Energy Agency
- United Nations
- International Commission on Radiological Protection (correct)
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Study Notes
- Ionizing radiation is made up of subatomic particles or waves that have the ability to detach electrons from atoms.
- Gamma rays, X-rays, and the higher energy ultraviolet part of the electromagnetic spectrum are all considered ionizing radiation.
- Ionizing radiation is most commonly created by radioactive decay.
- Ionizing radiation can cause cell damage and organ damage in high acute doses, and lower doses over a protracted time can cause cancer.
- The International Commission on Radiological Protection (ICRP) issues guidance on ionizing radiation protection.
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