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Cobalt therapy is the medical use of ____________ rays from the radioisotope cobalt-60 to treat conditions such as cancer.

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SSC MTS 18th July 2022 Shift-1

alpha

beta

gamma

Ultraviolet

- Cobalt therapy involves the medical use of radiations from cobalt-60.

- Cobalt-60, a radioisotope, emits gamma rays.

- Gamma rays are high-frequency electromagnetic waves.

- They penetrate tissues, making them effective for cancer treatment.

- Option 1: Alpha rays are heavy and have low penetration; used in small doses.

- Option 2: Beta rays are electrons or positrons; not used in deep tissue cancer therapy.

- Option 3: Gamma rays are used in cobalt therapy for cancer.

- Option 4: Ultraviolet rays are not used in this therapy; important for skin health.