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What is a key difference between therapeutic and diagnostic X-rays?.
- A.Therapeutic X-rays are used for imaging, while diagnostic X-rays are used for treatment.
- B.Therapeutic X-rays deliver high doses for treatment, while diagnostic X-rays deliver lower doses for imaging.
- C.Therapeutic X-rays are less harmful than diagnostic X-rays.
- D.There is no difference; both serve the same purpose.
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- Therapeutic X-rays deliver high doses for treatment, while diagnostic X-rays deliver lower doses for imaging.
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The primary distinction lies in their purpose: therapeutic X-rays are intended for treatment and thus involve higher doses of radiation, whereas diagnostic X-rays are used for imaging and involve lower doses to minimize risk to patients.
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