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jho37

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All of the following are dangers of prolonged exposure to x-rays except:
 
  A) depresses the heart rate.
  B) depresses the hematopoietic system.
  C) damage to the gonads.
  D) may cause leukemia.

Question 2

All of the following are characteristics of x-rays except:
 
  A) invisible form of radiant energy.
  B) long wavelengths.
  C) cause ionization.
  D) cause fluorescence.


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bigsis44

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Reply #1 on: Jun 26, 2018
Answer to Question 1

A
Explanation: A) Correct. Prolonged exposure to x-rays does not depress the heart rate.

Answer to Question 2

B
Explanation: B) Correct. X-rays do not have long wavelengths.


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Reply 2 on: Jun 26, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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