Increased oxygenation of a cell will cause:

increased reproduction
decreased sensitivity
increased sensitivity
no effect


increased sensitivity

Rationale: A greater amount of oxygen in tissues increases their radiosensitivity. The Oxygen Enhancement Ratio is determined by comparing the dose required to cause effect with and without oxygen.

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A) The caregiver has other responsibilities besides caring for the elder patient. B) The patient is wheelchair bound and incontinent. C) The elderly patient is destitute and must depend on family for housing. D) The patient is 68-years-old and plays golf every day.

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a. 1 and 2 only b. 3, 4, and 5 only c. 1, 2, 4, and 5 only d. 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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What do the suffixes -ac, -eal and -iac mean?

What will be an ideal response?

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