In a thyroid CT scan, the measured absorbed dose is 10 mGy. Calculate the resulting equivalent dose.

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In a thyroid CT scan, the measured absorbed dose is 10 mGy. Calculate the resulting
equivalent dose.
0.5 mSv
100 mSv
None of the given options.
1 mSv
Transcribed Image Text:In a thyroid CT scan, the measured absorbed dose is 10 mGy. Calculate the resulting equivalent dose. 0.5 mSv 100 mSv None of the given options. 1 mSv
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