If two tissues receive the same organ dose, which statement is true regarding their contribution to the effective dose?

If two tissues receive the same organ dose, which statement is true regarding their contribution to the effective dose?

• A. The tissues contribute equally regardless of WT.
• B. The tissue with the higher tissue weighting factor WT contributes more to the effective dose.
• C. Only the tissue with the lower WT contributes.
• D. WT is ignored when organ doses are equal.

Answer: (B)