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| What are alpha particle composed of |
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| two protons and two neutrons |
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| Characteristics of ionizing radiation |
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| average energy deposited per unit length of track/path |
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| the concept in quantum mechanics that every particle or quantic entity may be partly described in terms not only of particles, but also of waves |
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| an uncharged molecule (typically highly reactive and short-lived) having an unpaired valence electron. |
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| deoxyribonucleic acid, a self-replicating material present in nearly all living organisms as the main constituent of chromosomes. It is the carrier of genetic information. |
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| radiation weighting factor |
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| (WR) is used to calculate the equivalent dose (EqD) to determine the ability of a dose of any kind of ionizing radiation to cause biologic damage |
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| all cells in the body other than female and male germ cells |
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| effect of radiation on the cell is classified as |
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| biologic damage occurs as a result of ionization of atoms on essential molecules causing inactivity or alter its function |
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| effects produced by free radicals that are created by the interaction of radiation with water (H2O) molecules. |
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| injury to DNA strand by rupturing of chemical bond or severing. |
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| defend the body against foreign objects (antigens) by producing protective proteins (antibodies) to combat disease. |
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| initiate blood clotting and prevent hemorrhage |
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