What length of time can the prodromal stage last with acute radiation syndrome?

weeks to months
months to years
hours to days
days to weeks


hours to days

Rationale: The prodromal phase can occur with hours to days with a whole body dose of 1 Gy or 100 rad or more. The duration of the phase is inversely proportional to the radiation dose received.

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Where is the central ray directed for the AP oblique of the foot?

base of the 2nd metatarsal base of the 3rd metatarsal navicular 1st cuneiform

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Which vitamin helps the body absorb calcium?

A) Vitamin A B) Vitamin B C) Vitamin C D) Vitamin D

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Soft tissues are not recorded by panoramic images

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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