Which of the following statements regarding radiation injury is FALSE?
a. The smaller the area of tissue exposure, the greater damage to the individual.
b. The greater the dose, the more severe the probable biological event.
c. The rate at which the radiation is absorbed may determine which biological effects occur.
d. A given dose may produce fewer biologic effects if the cells have a chance to recover.
a. The smaller the area exposed, the less likely there will be radiation-induced damage.
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