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The human LD50 for total body ionizing radiation is roughly 400 REM. This can come from any mixture of x-rays, gamma rays, beta particles, or neutrons. The sickness is due to acute cell death. Much of this cell death at this dose level is in the intestines and the person dies of dehydration due to uncontrollable diarrhea.
Above about 1500 REM death is 100% regardless of any attempt at medical treatment.
Above about 10,000 REM death is almost instant due to massive nerve cell death.
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What are some subsequent symptoms of a radiation sickness?
severe body fluid loss, internal bleeding, and diarrhea
What are some subsequent symptoms of radiation sickness?
Severe body fluid loss, internal bleeding, and diarrhea
What are the causes and symptoms of radioactive poisoning?
hair lose like leukimea,severe sickness and may cause death
What are 3 reasons radiation sickness varies?
Radiation sickness varies depending upon duration of exposure, whether it was an internal or external exposure, and the dosage of radiation.
How long does radiation sickness last?
my niece has a brain tumour it is inoperable. I would like to know how long the sickness lasts after radiation
What will be the medical problems after a nuke?
there will be radiation sickness
Which of these are NOT an early symptom of radiation sickness?
diarrhea
Which of these is not an early symptom if radiation sickness?
- diarrhea
Is the flu a sickness or disease?
It is a disease the causes a sickness.
How many sieverts are dangerous?
Exposure to high levels of radiation, around 1 to 10 sieverts, can lead to severe radiation sickness, organ failure, and ultimately death. Long-term exposure to lower levels of radiation can also increase the risk of cancer. It is important to minimize exposure to radiation as much as possible to protect health.
What are the early signs of radiation sickness?
The first indicators of radiation sickness are nausea and vomiting. Symptoms will begin within the first six hours after over exposure.
Identify three reasons radiation sickness varies?
individual sensitivity radiation dose absorbed type of radiation
