Match the following choices with the correct term as they relate to radiation protection.
-measure of absorbed dose

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Gray (Gy) is the measure of absorbed dose.

Answer: B
 Sievert (Sv) is the measure of equivalent dose, which takes into account the type of radiation and the sensitivity of the body tissue.

Answer: C
 Roentgen (R) is a unit of exposure used for X-rays and gamma rays.

Answer: D
 Somatic damage refers to damage to individual cells or tissue, which can lead to cancer or other health problems.

Answer: E
 Genetic damage refers to damage to DNA or other genetic material, which can be passed down to future generations.

Answer: F
 Curie (Ci) is a unit used to measure the amount of radioactivity.

Answer: G
 Equivalent Dose (HT) takes into account the type of radiation and the sensitivity of the body tissue.

Answer: H
 Effective Dose (E) takes into account the type of radiation, the sensitivity of the body tissue, and the specific location of the exposure.

Match the Following Choices with the Correct Term as They