The following biological damage may occur when a patient is exposed to radiation
carcinogenesis or cancer causing cells
mutation of cells
cell death
any of the above
any of the above
Rationale: any of the above – Cell death, mutation of cells, and some forms of cancer can all be considered biological damage that may occur during radiation exposure.
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