Radiation treatment that delivers large doses of radiation to a small tumor area is called _____.

A. fractionated radiosurgery
B. steriotactic radiosurgery
C. stereotactic radiotherapy
D. all of the above


Answer: D

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1. Status epilepticus causes death in 10 percent of cases. 2. Tonic-clonic movements are usually seen in petit mal seizures. 3. It is best to use fixed dental appliances, if possible, when dealing with an epileptic. 4. Dilantin hyperplasia occurs in some epileptics as a result of taking dilantin. 5. Every epileptic experiences the same type of aura.

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Most oral tuberculous ulcers are believed to occur through which of the following mechanisms?

a. Direct mucosal infection from contact with an infected individual b. Seeding of mucosa by organisms traveling through the blood c. Seeding of mucosa by organisms traveling through the lymphatics d. Mucosal implantation of organisms from infected sputum e. None of the above

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Because they do not divide and are very specialized, reproductive cells are radioresistant

1 Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Which of the following best describes the purpose of screening?

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