Applications of Radioactivity in medicine
Explain the application of radioactivity in medicine.(5marks)
Suggested resposponses
a. Used to destroy cancerous tissues when a patient is exposed to correct dose of radiation from radioactive nuclide;
b. Sterilization of surgical instruments using gamma radiation;
c. Radioactive iodine is used in patient with defective thyroid to enable doctors to follow the path of iodine through body;
d. For providing power in...
