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What is radiation? Energy in the form of waves or particles that comes from a source and travels
through material or space.
What are the two types of radiation? Ionizing (e.g., x-rays, nuclear isotopes) and non-ionizing (e.g., light, radio-waves,
microwaves).
What type of radiation is used in X-ray and CT imaging? X-radiation.
How are images created in Nuclear Medicine? Using radioisotopes introduced into the body.
What acute health effects can occur from excessive Skin burns or acute radiation syndrome.
radiation exposure?
What long-term risk is associated with low doses of Increased risk of cancer.
ionizing radiation?
What is the role of ionizing radiation in diagnostic Used daily in hospitals and clinics for diagnostic testing.
testing?
How do x-rays create images of the body? X-rays pass through the body and are viewed on a computer by a radiologist.
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What is radiation? Energy in the form of waves or particles that comes from a source and travels
through material or space.
What are the two types of radiation? Ionizing (e.g., x-rays, nuclear isotopes) and non-ionizing (e.g., light, radio-waves,
microwaves).
What type of radiation is used in X-ray and CT imaging? X-radiation.
How are images created in Nuclear Medicine? Using radioisotopes introduced into the body.
What acute health effects can occur from excessive Skin burns or acute radiation syndrome.
radiation exposure?
What long-term risk is associated with low doses of Increased risk of cancer.
ionizing radiation?
What is the role of ionizing radiation in diagnostic Used daily in hospitals and clinics for diagnostic testing.
testing?
How do x-rays create images of the body? X-rays pass through the body and are viewed on a computer by a radiologist.
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