Question

] After treatment, hospital equipment may become contaminated.

Answer 1

Answer:

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Explanation:

The primary hazard when working with technetium is inhalation of dust; such radioactive contamination in the lungs can pose a significant cancer risk. All technetium compounds should be regarded as highly toxic, largely because of its radiological toxicity. Once in the human body, Tc-99 concentrates in the thyroid gland and the gastrointestinal tract. The body, however, constantly excretes Tc-99 once it is ingested.