All cells in the human body have the same sensitivity to radiation
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
FALSE
Explanation: There is a wide variation in sensitivity to radiation among different types of cells and tissues. Cells that rapidly divide are much more sensitive to radiation than specialized cells, which rarely, if ever, divide.
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