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Q: Discuss the approaches used to study the effects of toxic chemicals on organisms

A: Introduction  There are certain chemicals that are toxic to mankind like they can cause some adverse…

Q: Ionizing radiation does NOT include

A: Any type of electromagnetic radiation that doesn't carry enough energy per quantum to ionise atom or…

Q: UV radiation forms and de-forms ozone naturally. a. true b. false

A: Ozone is a gas found in the atmosphere consisting of three oxygen atoms. It is layer in the earth's…

Q: Which factor makes the biggest difference when studying the effects of radiation on an organism? O…

A: Introduction :- Radiation is energy that originates from a source and travels at the speed of light…

Q: A chest x-ray exposes you to roughly 40 millirems of radiation. How many chest x- rays would you…

A: Option (b) the radiation can cause chemical changes in the food.

Q: radiation does NOT include A ) gamma rays . B ) UV rays . C) X -rays. D) cosmic rays

A: D) cosmic rays

Q: Describe Radiation therapy? Give an example?

A: Cancer is a condition in which the cells are not regulated during cell cycle and does not stop…

Q: 6 Gy of 250 kV x-rays kills 30% of tumor ells, and 4 Gy of a neutron beam kills the ame percent of…

A: X-rays are capable of destroying tumor cells by destroying the DNA of these cells and are used in…

Q: 1)Five sources of radiation in your home 2) importance of any four sources of radiation used in the…

A: Radiations are used in the industrial, communication, and medical field but they are very…

Q: Choose the combination of answers that most accurately completes the statement.Ionizing radiation…

A: Radiation can be broken into two broad categories: Non-ionizing, which possesses sufficient energy…

Q: 5 uses of Isotopes in the medical field

A: Introduction Isotopes are elements that share the same atomic number (protons) but have differing…

Q: In relation to the Doses and Sources of Radiation, give examples of the ff. 1. Radioactive sources…

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Q: Which of these substances are considered hazardous waste? A. Corrosive materials B. Flammable…

A: Introduction Hazardous waste is defined as waste that comprises organic or inorganic components or…

Q: HW HW1: List and define the types of radiation used in health physics instruments. HW2: Choose one…

A: There are four forms of radiation that are commonly encountered: alpha radiation, beta radiation,…

Q: long can a radiation worker stay in a 15 mSv/hr radiation field if we limit a dose to 1 mSv?

A: Stay time = Limit/ Dose rate  To calculate the stay time, we must convert millisievert (Sv) to mrem.…

Q: Energy generated from nuclear reactions is largely a product of the fusion of uranium. True/False

A: Since you have asked multiple questions, we will solve the first question for you. If you want any…

Q: Identify the beneficial and harmful uses of radiation

A: Radiation can be defined as the transmission of energy in the form of electromagnetic radiation or…

Q: What are some risks associated with long term exposure to radiation

A: Exposure to very high levels of radiation, such as being close to an atomic blast, can cause acute…

Q: How does nuclear fission differ from normal radioactive decay?

A: Nuclear fission is a process in nuclear physics in which the nucleus of an atom splits into two or…

Q: Give an example of how radiation is used in the medical field.

A: Radiation is a form of energy, either in the form of particles or waves, that are emitted from a…

Q: How X rays, gamma rays, and cosmic rays are more energetic than UV radiation ?

A: Electromagnetic radiation or rays are created due to periodic changes in a magnetic field or…

Q: Explain about Radioactive

A: Elements contain atoms that all have a similar number of protons in their atomic nuclei. The…

Q: Radiation from the sun that heat earth, and can cause skin cancer when in excess are called

A: Radiation from the Sun, which is more popularly known as sunlight, is a mixture of:…

Q: A chest x-ray exposes you to roughly 40 millirems of radiation. How many chest x- rays would you…

A: Introduction- X-Rays are the procedure which emit radiations by quicken the electrons by a voltage…

Q: explain the processes involved causing tissue damage/disease/organ failure/cancer due to Cadmium…

A: Cadmium is a heavy metal element that is present in minute concentrations in the crust. It exists as…

Q: Give various man made sources of radiations.

A: Radiation is the energy that comes from a source and travels through space and may be able to…

Q: when solar radiation crosses space and moves towards earth.it consists of many types of radiation…

A: Answer - The Electromagnetic radiation (EMR) consists of waves . The waves contains electric  and…

Q: Explain why you agree or disagree with each of the following statements: a. We should not worry much…

A: The toxicity of a substance is its ability to cause harmful effects. These effects can strike a…

Q: Ionizing radiation like removes from atoms.a. UV, protons b. X-rays, the charge c. gamma rays,…

A: Ionizing radiation is a type of energy released by atoms that travels in the form of electromagnetic…

Q: How do you eliminate radiation from inside of the body?

A: Radiations are often hazardous to the life and health of a person. Radiation produced by radioactive…

Q: In relation to the Doses and Sources of Radiation, give examples of Radioactive sources (non-sealed)…

A: Nuclear medicine involves the use of radioactive materials in medicine for either diagnostic or…

Q: Gamma radiation has some commercial and industrial applications. Gamma radiation is used to kill…

A: The minimum gamma radiation dose that is used for the destruction of disease-causing organisms in…

Q: 27) A biological tissue of mass m is exposed to 60 rad of alpha radiation. How many rads of slow…

A: A "nucleic acid" is a linear polymer of nucleotides that is a component of the cell's information…

Q: How human radiation exposure arises ?

A: Radiation is the emission or transmission of energy in the form of waves through space and travel…

Q: What are some contaminants of radiation?

A: Radioactive elements emit energy, known as radiation, that spreads as either waves or particles.…

Q: As the high-speed electrons knock out electrons and lose their energy when they hit the (+) target,…

A: Introduction Electromagnetic waves are a form of radiation that includes X-rays. X-ray imaging is a…

Q: Give some bad effect of radiations on human beings.

A: Radiations refer to a type of energy that travels as a wave or particle. Ionizing radiation is a…

Q: Radioactive decay produces ionising radiation.  Like all ionising radiation this can lead to harmful…

A: The radiation is produced due to the decay of the radioactive particles, they release different…

Q: A. 29 mGy 42. A patient received a full-body gamma ray dose of 26 rad, a neutron dose (22 MeV) of 88…

A: The limit of annual effective dose is 1mSv in some countries like canada.  Effective dose is…

Q: Explain why a physician would use an isotope with a shorter half-life to diagnose or treat patients.

A: Half life of a radioactive isotope is the time it takes in disintegration of one half of its atoms.…

Q: Ionizing radiation can penetrate surfaces, but nonionizing radiation cannot. True  False

A: To find Whether the statement " Ionizing radiation can penetrate surfaces, but nonionizing radiation…

Q: Identify the advantages and disadvantages of radiation therapy

A: Radiation therapy, also known as radiotherapy, is a branch of medicine that focuses on treating…

Q: 3. High energy radiation ejects the electrons in an atom causing free radicals. Which are examples…

A: High energy radiations are part of the spectrum with high frequency, low wavelength and high energy.…

Q: a) Radiation damage starts at the cellular level. The mechanism by which the damage occurs can…

A: Radiation harm is the impact of ionizing radiation on actual items. Radiobiology is the…