Match the following choices with the correct statement as each relates to radiation therapy.
-graphic representation of radiation intensity in spacial distribution

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Isodose curves are graphic representations of radiation intensity in a spatial distribution.

Answer: D 
 Simulation is the process of planning and simulating radiation therapy prior to the actual treatment.

Answer: E 
 Contouring is the process of outlining the target area and nearby critical structures on imaging scans to ensure accurate radiation delivery.

Answer: F 
 Emil Grubbe is credited with being among the first to use radiation therapy to treat cancer.

Answer: H 
 Palliative radiation therapy is used to relieve symptoms in patients with advanced cancer, rather than as a curative treatment.

Answer: M 
 A radiation oncologist is a medical doctor who specializes in treating cancer with radiation therapy.

Answer: N 
 Cone beam computed tomography (CT) is a type of imaging that can be used to provide detailed 3D images of an area being treated with radiation therapy.

Answer: J 
 Image-guided radiation therapy (IGRT) is a technique used to adjust radiation treatment based on imaging scans taken during the treatment.

Answer: K 
 Curative radiation therapy is used to treat cancer with the aim of curing it.

Answer: L 
 Beam angles refer to the direction from which radiation is delivered during treatment.

Note: Choices A, B, G, and I do not have a clear connection to a specific statement about radiation therapy.

Match the Following Choices with the Correct Statement as Each