Which of the following describes "absorbed dose"?
rad
Sievert
roentgen
rem
rad
Rationale: The "rad" describes absorbed dose. The unit "rem" describes dose equivalency. Roentgen describes the quantity of ionization in air.
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The _________ system serves as a support structure for soft tissues, providing the body with shape and posture.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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A. mouth B. nose C. trachea D. heart