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Interpretation:
The process that is involved in generation of energy in sun has to be chosen from the given options.
Concept Introduction:
Nuclear reactions can be further classified into two additional types. They are nuclear fusion reaction and nuclear fission reaction. These are used as source of energy.
Nuclear fission reaction is the one in which a large nucleus gets split up into two medium-sized nuclei with more free neutrons and a huge amount of energy. The word “fission” itself mean that it is splitting.
Nuclear fusion reactions are the one in which a large nucleus is formed from two small nucleus with release of huge amount of energy. For a nuclear fusion reaction to occur a very high temperature is required.
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EBK GENERAL, ORGANIC, AND BIOLOGICAL CH
- Discuss which of the following factors you consider is more important for radiation: quality, quantity, primary versus remnant (exit), thickness of body part or type of tissue (atomic number). Justify your answer. Explain in your post how the x-ray is produced. As you describe the process, be sure to identify what is the source of free electrons, and define the concepts of electron acceleration, focusing of electrons, electron deceleration, target interactions, and Bremsstrahlung radiation in terms of their relation to the process. Also, describe the photon interaction with matter in relation to the Compton effect, photoelectric absorption, coherent (classical) scatter, and attenuation by various tissues. Explain the characteristic of the x-ray beam with respect to the frequency and wavelength.arrow_forwardWhich of the following leads to the highest biological dose, per Gy of absorbed radiation?a. Photons to the bone marrowb. Protons to the brainc. Electrons to the gonadsd. Alpha particles to the intestinee. Neutrons to the skinarrow_forwardGamma rays and X-rays are effective in killing microorganisms because they: a. damage DNA b. dislodge electrons from atoms, creating ions c. none of these d. produce powerful oxidizing agents (peroxides)arrow_forward
- Explain about Radioactivearrow_forward100 µc of a radioactive material injected in a patient. If its physical half life time is 30 days and the biological half life time is 80 days, then the remain activity after 80 days is Select one: O a. 250 uc O b. 500 µc C. 62.5 pc O d. 125 ucarrow_forwardµc of a radioactive material 100 injected in a patient. If its physical half life time is 4 days and the biological half life time is 12 days, then the remain activity after 10 days is إختر أحد الخيارات uc 17.3 .a O µc 94.38 .b O µc 25 .c O µc 10 .d Oarrow_forward
- Radioactive decay produces ionising radiation. Like all ionising radiation this can lead to harmful effects on living tissue due to cell damage including damage to DNA, mutation and cell death. Contrast the differing health risks associated when working with alpha, beta or gamma radiation sources.arrow_forwardThe effect of fast neutrons compared to slow neutrons on the biological tissue is greater by 5 times 10 times O 2 times O 20 timesarrow_forwardWrite a detailed note on Boron and Its application in Cancer treatment.arrow_forward
- Which of the following is considered chemical control? O a. None O b. Heat, alcohols, ethylene oxide and heavy metals O c. Radiation, filtration, heat and heavy metals O d. Alcohol, halogens, acids and dyesarrow_forwardWhich of the following wavelengths in the electromagnetic spectrum has the most energy? a. microwaves b. visible light c. ultraviolet d. radio wavesarrow_forwardPlease answer the following question in at least 2 paragraphs. Explain why you agree or disagree with each of the following statements: a. We should not worry much about exposure to toxic chemicals because almost any chemical, at a large enough dosage, can cause some harm.arrow_forward
- Comprehensive Medical Assisting: Administrative a...NursingISBN:9781305964792Author:Wilburta Q. Lindh, Carol D. Tamparo, Barbara M. Dahl, Julie Morris, Cindy CorreaPublisher:Cengage Learning
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