Chapter 9

Cosmic Radiation from the sun is from

_____ is susceptible to ionizing radiation.

The reproductive cells of an Organism are known as

The body contains ___ chromosomes and ____ pairs.

If a structure is sensitive to radiation we call that

A total body response to en external source of radiation given in a few minutes results in

The use of lead aprons should be utilized over reproductive organs within _____ of the primary beam

Time, distance, and shielding applies to both ____ and _____.

What is another term for Ionizing radiation?

Radiation carries with it a risk vs _____.

When air has been expelled from a space it is called

What is ‘boiled’ off the filaments inside the focusing cup?

The two most common patient interactions with radiation is

This interaction with matter is seen in the matter (Mev) range and not in diagnostic radiography

The SI unit for radiation absorbed is

The amount of radiation absorbed is

Anyone that is exposed to radiation other than occupational workers will be known as the

Man made radiation travels at what speed?

The center of the cell is called the

The 3 cardinal rules of protection are

Which radiation syndrome causes brain swelling and can lead to death?

What is the best defense to protect occupational workers from radiation?

The dosimeter that appears like a pen flashlight or flash drive and is not used within medical imaging personnel is

Another name for bone marrow syndrome is