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Since the thyroid extracts iodide ions from the bloodstream,
From the image, doctors can examine the amount of iodine absorbed and determine if a
person has
or
Real-World Applications: Co-60
The strong penetrating power of
allows it to be useful in the
treatment of cancer.
which is produced in particle accelerators, emits both
and
radiation.
The Co-60 is placed into a gun that is used to direct the radiation to where the
is located.
The cells of the tumor are destroyed and it
in size.
However, gamma radiation can also destroy
Transcribed Image Text:Since the thyroid extracts iodide ions from the bloodstream, From the image, doctors can examine the amount of iodine absorbed and determine if a person has or Real-World Applications: Co-60 The strong penetrating power of allows it to be useful in the treatment of cancer. which is produced in particle accelerators, emits both and radiation. The Co-60 is placed into a gun that is used to direct the radiation to where the is located. The cells of the tumor are destroyed and it in size. However, gamma radiation can also destroy
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