A biologic reaction is produced by 4 Gyt of a test radiation. It takes 16 Gyt of 250-kVp x-rays to produce the same biologic reaction. What is the relative biologic effectiveness (RBE) of the test radiation?

a. 2
b. 4
c. 8
d. 12

b. 4

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a. lymphatic system. b. circulatory system. c. endocrine system. d. gastrointestinal system.

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