Which of the following is most sensitive to damage from radiation?
a. Bone cells
b. Epithelial cells
c. White blood cells
d. Muscle cells
c. According to the Law of Bergonié and Tribondeau, actively dividing cells such as white blood cells are more sensitive to radiation than are slowly dividing cells.
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A. Backflow valve B. Waterflow valve C. Post indicator valve D. Outside stem and yoke
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Which of the following is the beneficial action of nitroglycerin in some cardiac emergencies?
A) It dilates blood vessels throughout the body. B) It dilates only the coronary arteries. C) It reduces the strength of ventricular contractions. D) It slows down the heart rate.
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