Dent 135 Unit 3 Word Scramble
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| Question | Answer |
| What are 2 possible mechanisms of rdn injury? | Ionization & Free Radical Formation |
| This is when cell damage occurs due to an xray photon interacting with water | Free radical |
| What is the direct theory of rdn injury | ionizing radiation directly hits critical areas within the cell |
| What is indirect theory of rdn injury | X-ray photons are absorbed within the cell and cause the formation of toxins, which in turn damage the cell |
| What is a stochastic effect? | direct function of the dose |
| What is a non-stochastic effect? | Somatic effects that have a threshold; effects increase in severity with increasing absorbed dose |
| Are adults or kids more susceptible to rdn injury | kids |
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