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Radiation affects all things on earth, and living things in particular. There are a number of different types of radiation, and they affect different things in different ways, as you might imagine. This is a broad field with a lot of specific knowledge. Follow links below to related questions for more information.
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∙ 15y agoRadiation may come from either an external source, such as an x-ray machine, or an internal source, such as an injected radioisotope. The impact of radiation on living tissue is complicated by the type of radiation and the variety of tissues. In addition, the effects of radiation are not always easy to separate from other factors, making it a challenge at times for scientists to isolate them. An overview may help explain not only the effects of radiation but also the motivation for studying them, which led to much of the research examined by the Advisory Committee. Brief but intense exposure lead in mild cases to nausea, vomiting, illness, headache and fatigue. Moderade cases to fever, hair loss, infections, bloody stool, poor wound healing (plus the ones in mild cases). In more sever cases there will also be dizziness, diarrhea, high fever and low blood pressure. Very sever cases lead to unconciousness and death. Long term exposure can result in cancer and premature aging. Possibly, being bitten by a radioactive spider can cause spiderlike superpowers ;)
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What is the long effect of radiation on the body and organs?
The effects of radiation are dependent on the intensity and duration of exposure. See related links below for effects.
What causes the damaging effects on radiation on the body?
simply put, when radiation is introduced to your body, that "excess energy" is put into your biological tissue and it acts unstable.
Who invented radiation oncology?
Radiation oncology arose as our understanding of radiation and its effects on the body improved and was coupled with a greater knowledge of cancer and how it could be treated. As x-rays were discovered in the late 19th century, the history of this branch of medicine is long. It would be unfair and inaccurate to ascribe to a single individual the invention of radiation oncology.
How does the government treat the victims of hiroshima?
Nearly all of the survivors have run up against ignorance even among doctors about the effects of radiation. It was a new illness and so the effects of radiation poisoning kept killing days after the blast occurred.
What are the effects of inactivity on the body?
Effects of inactivity on the body are adipose tissue to build up among other things
What is the long effect of radiation on the body and organs?
The effects of radiation are dependent on the intensity and duration of exposure. See related links below for effects.
What causes the damaging effects on radiation on the body?
simply put, when radiation is introduced to your body, that "excess energy" is put into your biological tissue and it acts unstable.
How are radiation injuries diagnosed?
The various effects of radiation on the body are well recognized. Patients who are scheduled to undergo radioactive treatments should be informed of the potential side effects they will encounter
Disadvantages of radiation to the body?
Side effects of radiation include nausea, hair loss, and dry mouth. Other side effects include muscle soreness, dry skin, and fatigue.
What are some of the effects on the human body of a nuclear explosion?
Some of the effects on the human body from a nuclear explosion are death (from thermal energy/blast effects or super lethal radiation exposure), infertility and blood disorders.
What are the effects of radiation in cancer treatment?
if antioxidants are being consumed continuously during radiation treatment it may not be as effective and certain body functions may be disrupted.
Good and bad effects of radiation on human health?
The good about radiation is it can stop the abnormally growing cells in cancer,and radiation will let us visuallized the entire human body. Disadvantage with radiation when in great amount can cause sterility.
Discuss the effects of ionizing radiation on cellular constituents?
what are the effects of ionizing radiation on cellular constituents
What damage does radiation do?
Radiation exposure causes damage to the cells of your body, which can mutate them. Mutated cells are sometimes referred to as cancer cells, and thus radiation can give you cancer. There are different effects from different kinds of radiation, but mutating cells is the basic form of damage that radiation does.
What were the effects of radiation on the environment?
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What are the best ways to protect against effects of exposure to radiation?
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What are the side effects of radiation in hyperthyroidism?
A few side effects are hypothyroidism, meaning your body is making too little of the thyroid hormone and your thyroid becoming swollen and inflamed causing you pain.
