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6.6 Medical uses of radioactivity (physics only)

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Why are high-energy gamma rays or X-rays used to treat deep tumours?

A

Healthy regions receive few beams, while all beams cross at the tumour.

B

They are penetrating enough to reach the tumour.

C

A positron.

D

Active tissue uses more glucose, which the tracer mimics.

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6.6 Medical uses of radioactivity (physics only) Flashcards

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25 flashcards on Edexcel GCSE Physics 6.6 Medical uses of radioactivity (physics only): the key terms, definitions and equations you need to recall for Paper 1 and Paper 2.

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