The most highly radiosensitive blood cell is the:
lymphocyte
erythrocyte
neutrophil
RBC
lymphocyte
Rationale: Lymphocytes have a short life span of only 24 hours. Low doses of radiation will depress the number of circulating lymphocytes responsible for producing antibodies.
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A) Linear process B) Circular process C) Perpetual process D) Logical process
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a. Pappenheimer bodies b. Hemoglobin c. Ferritin d. Transferrin
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Which publication is an official listing of all of the drugs approved by the FDA?
a. Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics b. National Patient Safety Goals c. American Hospital Formulary Service (AHFS) Index d. National Formulary (NF)