This isopleth curve is primarily used in radiobiology and radiation oncology. It connects the points of an irradiated organism that shows the absorption of identical amounts of ionizing radiation. Which isopleth curve is being talked about here?
A
Isohaline
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B
Isohels
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C
Isodose
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D
Isobar
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Solution
The correct option is C Isodose Isodose curves connect the points measuring the equal intensity of radiation. A series of such lines create an isodose chart. Isodose diagrams are usually used in the radiation therapy of malignant tumours. It helps in the estimation of applying the largest possible dose of radiation to the tumour and also protecting the surrounding tissues of the human body.