Which of the following is not a component of factors determining radiation injury?
A) Actively dividing cells with high mitotic activity are less sensitive.
B) Immature cells are more sensitive.
C) More specialized cells are more radioresistant.
D) Cells are most susceptible to injury during cell division.
A
Explanation: A) Cells with a potential for rapid division (mitosis) are more sensitive to radiation than those that do not divide.
B) Cells with a potential for rapid division (mitosis) are more sensitive to radiation than those that do not divide.
C) Cells with a potential for rapid division (mitosis) are more sensitive to radiation than those that do not divide.
D) Cells with a potential for rapid division (mitosis) are more sensitive to radiation than those that do not divide.
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