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Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)

11th Edition

ISBN:9780134580999

Author:Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn

Publisher:Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn

Chapter1: The Human Body: An Orientation

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Problem 1RQ: The correct sequence of levels forming the structural hierarchy is A. (a) organ, organ system,...

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Why is ionizing radiation more effective than UV radiation for
sterilization of food products?

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Ionizing radiations are the radiations that are released by the atoms that travels in the form of either electromagnetic waves which includes gamma or X-rays or particles which includes neutrons, alpha and beta.They are of short wavelength and high intensity. This comes from the process known as ionization in which electron is given enough energy to break away from an atom and results in the formation of two ions. Alpha particles includes two protons and two neutrons, which means they are positive ionizing radiation. Beta particles comprises of only electrons and gamma rays or X- rays are photons.

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