T Flashcards
1
Q
Sources of Ionizing Radiation
A
Particle Beams and Photons
2
Q
Radiation therapy works by …………
A
damaging(breaking) the DNA of cancer cells and destroys their ability to reproduce.
3
Q
The cells most sensitive to ionizing radiation are the cells that…………….
A
divide quickly
4
Q
The least sensitive tissue to redaction is ………….
A
nervous system
5
Q
Internal Radiation therapy called: ………….
A
brachytherapy
