Read chapter 10 and answer the following questions (I will send link for the textbook) 1. Other agents that can case possible gene mutations are drugs, increased body temperature, chemicals, and v

Read chapter 10 and answer the following questions (I will send link for the textbook)

1.     Other agents that can case possible gene mutations are drugs, increased body temperature, chemicals, and viruses.

2.     A certain number of spontaneous mutations occur in every generation.

3.     The gonads of the individual may have been exposed to ionizing radiation.

4.     Mutations may not occur in successive generations because of limited life span, small number of offspring, and the unlikelihood of two recessive genes.

5.     No threshold apparently exists below which no genetic mutations occur.

6.     The increase in society’s mobility, number of marriages per person, and crossing of socioeconomic backgrounds increases the probability of recessive genes manifesting themselves in future generations.

7.     Radiation-induced mutations cannot be distinguished from mutations caused by other mutagens.

8.     Explain how you feel about entering a profession that utilizes radiation.  

9.  In at least 200 words, discussing topics on how to protect patients and radiographers from radiation exposure. 

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