Tissues have the capacity to repair radiation damage to a certain degree. However, some damage cannot be repaired and tissues remain weakened, especially with repeated exposures. This is called
A) a long-term effect.
B) radioresistant tissue.
C) a cumulative effect.
D) a stochastic effect.
C
Explanation: A) A cumulative effect refers to the theory that radiation-exposed tissues accrue damage and may function at a diminished capacity with each repeated exposure.
B) A cumulative effect refers to the theory that radiation-exposed tissues accrue damage and may function at a diminished capacity with each repeated exposure.
C) A cumulative effect refers to the theory that radiation-exposed tissues accrue damage and may function at a diminished capacity with each repeated exposure.
D) A cumulative effect refers to the theory that radiation-exposed tissues accrue damage and may function at a diminished capacity with each repeated exposure.
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