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Which of the following are correct regarding the stochastic effects of radiation? a. They can be hereditary in nature b. They arise as a result of chance c. The probability of the effect occurring increases with dose d. Increasing the dose results in an increase in the severity of the disease e. There is no threshold dose for stochastic effects |
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Answer» a. True. They may occur in descendants of individuals exposed as a result of lesions in the germinal cells. b. True. c. True. d. False. This is true of deterministic effects. Stochastic effects either occur or do not occur. Their severity is not affected by the dose. e. True. |
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