On a dose-response curve, the point where radiation begins to produce an effect is known as the

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The threshold refers to the lowest dose of radiation at which a detectable effect or response occurs. The shoulder refers to the portion of the curve where the response increases rapidly before plateauing, the quadratic point refers to the peak of the curve, and the toe refers to the portion of the curve where a further increase in dose does not result in a significant increase in response.

On a Dose-Response Curve, the Point Where Radiation Begins to Produce