Which of the following choices describes an acute dose of radiation?
A) the dose that an x-ray technician receives over the course of her career
B) the dose that a scientist receives while working with radioactive materials for a multiyear research project
C) the annual dose that a pilot is expose to
D) the dose that is received by handling a highly radioactive source
E) the annual dose that we all receive as a result of background radiation

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An acute dose of radiation refers to a short-term, high-level exposure to radiation. Handling a highly radioactive source would result in an immediate and intense exposure, making option D the best choice. The other options refer to chronic doses of radiation which are lower level exposures over a longer period of time.

Which of the Following Choices Describes an Acute Dose of Radiation