8.
Ionizing irradiation of cells may cause damage of the DNA, possibly resulting in:
a. Sickle cell anemia.
b. Mutations.
c.
Toxic substances.
d. Breakdown of H2O.
9.
The length of time required for chromosome damage to manifest itself is:
a. Dependent upon the rate of cell division.
b. Very short
c.
Shorter for x-ray specialists.
d. Easy to determine with x-ray examination.
10.
The effect of irradiation on fluid in and around the cells of the body is:
a. Deoxyribonuciel disturbance.
b. Dehydration.
c.
Insignificant.
d. The formation of a poison (toxin).
11.
Radiosensitivity of cells is affected most strongly by:
a. The rate of cell division.
b. The amount of water in the tissue.
c.
The genetic strength of the individual.
d. Ohm's law.
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