The radiation doses delivered to a patient in a nuclear medicine procedure present a small chance of causing cancer because
A. the beams are extremely precise.
B. nuclear medicine does involve radiation to display image.
C. its dose is high, but given over a short period of time.
D. the patient wears a lead apron during the procedure
E. the ionizing radiation it emits travels a short distance.
Answer: E
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In the anatomical position, the tuberosity of the radius is in close proximity to the lateral side of the ulna.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
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Choose the correct translation of the suffix - penia.
A. Deficiency B. Blood C. Blood condition D. Vein E. Clotting