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Lesson 4 Quiz

Circle and/or fill in the correct answer.

1. What does the abbreviation MLD stand for?

A. Moderately light dose


B. Median Lethal dose
C. Many lethal doses
D. None of the above

2. List the primary factors that determine a cell’s sensitivity to radiation damage.

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3. What are the two general categories of cell damage?

A. Cancer
B. Somatic
C. Genetic
D. Radiation burns

4. What is the likely effect to an individual if they were to receive 1000 mrem in less
than 24 hours?

A. No obvious injury
B. Possible disability
C. Possible death
D. Certain death

5. Which one of the following doses is likely to be the most damaging?

A. 25 rem over 24 hour period


B. 25 rem over a 1 year period
C. 25 rem over a 5 year period
D. 25 rem over a 10 year period

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