Radiation injuries that do not appear in the person irradiated but occur in future generations are called

threshold effects.
somatic effects.
long-term effects.
genetic effects.


genetic effects.

Rationale: Genetic effects refers to the genetic outcome passed on to future generations.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Category II codes are used to track the use of emerging technology, services, and procedures.

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

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Which of the following have been implicated in the origin of bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD)? 1. Oxygen toxicity 2. Malnutrition 3. Mechanical ventilation

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

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Which of the following is the meaning of the abbreviation "AS"?

Left ear Left eye Right ear Right eye

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