Dose-Response Curve Flashcards
1
Q
What is a dose-response curve?
A
Can be used to correlate the “response,” or damage, of tissues with the “dose,” or amount, of radiation received.
2
Q
What does a linear relationship indicate?
A
Indicates that the response of the tissues is directly proportional to the dose.
3
Q
What does a nonthreshold relationship indicate?
A
Indicates that a threshold dose level for damage does not exist.
