Author Question: Iodine-131 from nuclear fallout is a potential major short-term human health threat because A) it ... (Read 23 times)

lracut11 · **on:** Aug 27, 2018

Iodine-131 from nuclear fallout is a potential major short-term human health threat because

A) it is concentrated in the thyroid and has a relatively long half-life.
B) it is concentrated in the thyroid and has a relatively short half-life.
C) it is chemically similar to calcium and has a relatively long half-life.
D) it is chemically similar to calcium and has a relatively short half-life.

Question 2

Vitamins are specific organic compounds that are required in the diet to

A) aid in digestion of proteins.
B) prevent deficiency diseases.
C) provide essential amino acids.
D) provide fiber.