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08-06-2015
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Which radioisotope is used in medicine to treat thyroid disorders?
(1) cobalt-60 (3) phosphorus-32
(2) iodine-131 (4) uranium-238

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delmaghan delmaghan

08-06-2015

2) the thyroid has an affinity for iodine.

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atmosfears atmosfears

08-06-2015

2, iodine-131. the iodine is inserted into the bloodstream and the short path of the emitted beta particles makes sure the radiation only affects a small part of the body.
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