Which of the following cell groups are least radiosensitive?

nerve cells
lymphocytes
erythrocytes
immature germ cells


nerve cells

Rationale: Nervous and muscular tissues are more resistant to exposure because of their higher specialization.

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One of the differences between ICD-9-CM and ICD-10-CM pertains to codes for hemorrhoids. In ICD-9-CM, the codes for hemorrhoids were located in the circulatory system. In ICD-10-CM, they have been moved to the digestive system chapter

a. True b. False

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Which of the following is inflammation of the prostate?

a. Testitides b. Urethritis c. Parostitis d. Prostatitis

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Hematochezia, also called bedsores, is a condition characterized by open sores caused by pressure at points of bony prominences on the body, resulting from a lack of blood flow.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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The spraying and rinsing of the cavity prep is the ____________

a. debridement b. finishing c. refinement d. convenience form

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