The theory that certain cellular qualities influence radiosensitivity:

Direct effect
Law of Bergonie and Tribondeau
LET
Linear nonthreshold


Law of Bergonie and Tribondeau

Rationale: Scientists Bergonie and Tribondeau discovered the cellular differences that make cells more or less sensitive.

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a. Replacement of dopamine b. Blocking of the enzyme acetylcholinesterase c. Administration of precursors to acetylcholine d. Blocking of glutamate channels

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Stroke volume × heart rate × systemic vascular resistance =

A) blood pressure. B) ejection fraction. C) cardiac output. D) end-diastolic pressure.

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If you cannot stop severe bleeding with pressure and cannot use a tourniquet (groin, axilla, neck, face and/or scalp), you should consider:

a. putting your gloved finger in the wound b. packing the wound with a hemostatic agent c. rapid transportation and no more dressings d. helicopter evacuation to a trauma center

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Which antibody is the most common cause of neonatal alloimmune thrombocytopenia?

a. Anti-HLA-DQ1 b. Anti-HLA-DQ2 c. Anti-HPA-1a d. Anti-HPA-1b

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