Identify the beneficial and harmful uses of radiation

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: RELEASE OF HEAT RADIATION OCCURS 1. in the presence of fences and objects having a lower surface…

A: Radiation occurs when heat is transferred from one object to another as energy waves termed infrared…

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…

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Q: What are the differences between absorbed dose, equivalent dose and effective dose for ionization…

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Q: explain how beta and gamma radiation can be used to produce diagnostic images.

A: Beta and gamma radiations are both ionizing radiation that can pass through the human body. They are…

Q: Give short term and long terms effects on radioactivity.

A: Unstable atomic nucleus emits out energy to stabilize it and this phenomenon is called as…

Q: Write a detailed note on Boron and Its application in Cancer treatment.

A: Boron is an element of atomic number 5, represented by the symbol B and. It is similar to carbon in…

Q: Ex: If the radiation intensity of the surface is 10& tissue for treatment half of the intensity is…

A: Given Values: Radiation intensity at the surface = 10 The intensity absorbed by the 3 cm tissue = 5

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: Define radiation and irradiation.

A: Ionizing radiation: It is a form of energy produce by atoms that move in a form of electromagnetic…

Q: ALARA is the principles of-13 radiation safety to reduce the adiation dose and releases of active…

A: There is some principle of radiation protection to: -Prevent from the harmful effects of radiation…

Q: Show the Effects of Radiation on Life and Nuclear Medicine

A: Radioactivity is part of the earth and occurs naturally. Specifically, ionizing radiation means…

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

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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: Explain the beneficial uses of radioisotopes.

A: Radioisotopes are radioactive isotopes of any element. We can also define them as atoms with…

Q: Differentiate between the modes of action of ionizing radiationand ultraviolet radiation.

A: Ionizing radiation is the electromagnetic radiation that carries enough energy to remove the…

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: Are X-ray examinations safe? What is a "safe" amount of radiation exposure? What about patients who…

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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: Define Optimum Temperature.

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Q: Explain about Radioactive

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

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: How does ionizing radiation lead to cell damage?

A: Ionizing radiation has the capacity to damage the cells.

Q: Differentiate between ionizing and nonionizing radiation in theirmodes of action.

A: Radiation is the transmission or emission of energy from a source in the form of particles or waves…

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: Discuss both the danger of exposure to radiation and the use of radiation as a cancer therapy.  With…

A: Radiations are used extensively for treatments of cancer under radiation therapy. Exposure to low…

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: A CT or CAT scan relies on a circling scanner thatrevolves around the patient’s body. What type of…

A: The CT scan is computed tomography, or CAT is computerized axial tomography. It is used to recognize…

Q: Identify the general categories of the cellular targets of physical and chemical agents.

A: A cell is the basic unit of life that eventually assembles into a whole creature. A cell contains a…

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

A: Here we have to give examples of radioactive sources in medicine for therapy.

Q: Give some measures while handling or working with any radioactive element.

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Q: Define the following terms: a. radiationless decay b. P700 c. P680 d. c = λv e. UV

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

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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: Compare and contrast the different types of chromatography

A: Chromatography is an analytic method generally employed for separating a mix of synthetic materials…

Q: Discuss chlorine and iodine and their uses.

A: Chlorine and Iodine both are chemical elements. Chlorine has atomic number 17 and belongs to the…

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: The effect of fast neutrons compared to slow neutrons on the biological tissue is greater by

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

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