Why would iodine tablets be a benefit to administer to the general public after a nuclear bomb detonation?
A) Iodine boosts the immune system
B) Iodine protects against all types of cancer
C) Iodine decreases the risk for thyroid cancer
D) Iodine helps eliminate radiation from the body
C) Iodine decreases the risk for thyroid cancer
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a. Hydrogen chloride b. Hydrogen cyanide c. Sulfur dioxide d. All of these
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The MOST obvious sign of the potential chemical weapon deployment is:
A) high incidence of illness over a period of days in the same geographical area. B) rapidly spreading symptoms among a group of people. C) large explosions involving urban sites. D) large amount of burned victims.
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