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ALARA means...
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As Low As Reasonably Achievable
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An Atom is the smallest unit of an
element. It consists of a positively charged What? |
Nucleus
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What does a nucleus contain?
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Protons(positively charged)
Neutrons(no Charge) |
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What is an Ion?
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It is an atom,that has acquired a negative.
electric charge by gaining or loosing electrons |
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Radiation that produces ions
is referred to as... |
ionizing radiation
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The gametes are called what?
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Sex Cells
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The Basic units of measurement of
ionizing Radiation are.... |
Roentgen,rad,and rem
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What are the cumulative effects of
radiation. |
Repeated exposure that will cause
a Cumulative(increasing effect) This is Known by the Long term effect |
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The position of the tube within the
x-ray head is one of the factors that determines What? |
The target Film Distance(TFD)
of the machine |
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Electroagnetic Radiation are made
up of pure energy called.... |
Photons
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Rem are expressed as..
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sievert(sv) Also know as the biological
dose amount of radiation required to produce the same biological effect as one roentgen 100 rem=1sv |
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Rad is expressed as
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Gray(Gy) The dose of exposer received
(absorbed) by the patient |
