In radiation therapy,
a.isotopes are traced through a chemical reaction.
b.unhealthy human cells are destroyed.
c.radioactive isotopes are used as fuel.
d.weak spots in water pipes are found.
C?
I think the answer is C, because I know to the extent, during radiation therapy, a material is what is actually targeted inside of the tumor, and all. I am a bit confused in all honesty.
Also, I cannot follow links due to certain blocks on my computer, so if you could copy and paste article and/or complete page, I would appreciate it. I don't want anyone to think I am looking for an easy answer, hence why I am fine with the whole page (copy and pasted, of course). Thank you!!!
http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/factsheet/Therapy/radiation
Wait, it would be A, right?
From the above web site.
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Radiation Therapy for Cancer
Key Points
Radiation therapy uses high-energy radiation to kill cancer cells by damaging their DNA.
Radiation therapy can damage normal cells as well as cancer cells. Therefore, treatment must be carefully planned to minimize side effects.
The radiation used for cancer treatment may come from a machine outside the body, or it may come from radioactive material placed in the body near tumor cells or injected into the bloodstream.
A patient may receive radiation therapy before, during, or after surgery, depending on the type of cancer being treated.
Some patients receive radiation therapy alone, and some receive radiation therapy in combination with chemotherapy.
What is radiation therapy?
Radiation therapy uses high-energy radiation to shrink tumors and kill cancer cells (1). X-rays, gamma rays, and charged particles are types of radiation used for cancer treatment.
The radiation may be delivered by a machine outside the body (external-beam radiation therapy), or it may come from radioactive material placed in the body near cancer cells (internal radiation therapy, also called brachytherapy).
Systemic radiation therapy uses radioactive substances, such as radioactive iodine, that travel in the blood to kill cancer cells.
About half of all cancer patients receive some type of radiation therapy sometime during the course of their treatment."
I don't think it's A and I don't think it's c. Fuel for what(c). What chemical reaction(A)?
I figured it could have been fuel for tracing it or something like that. I thought it wanted a more scientific type answer. It is B, plain and simple, Haha, Sorry and thank you Both!!!!
No, option C is not the correct answer.
The correct answer is option B - unhealthy human cells are destroyed in radiation therapy.
Radiation therapy is a medical treatment that uses high-energy radiation, such as X-rays or gamma rays, to target and destroy cancer cells or tumors. This treatment is highly effective in killing unhealthy cells because radiation damages the DNA of the cancer cells, preventing them from dividing and growing further. The goal of radiation therapy is to eliminate or shrink tumors, reduce pain, and improve the patient's quality of life.
To arrive at this answer, it is important to understand the process of radiation therapy and its purpose in medical treatment.