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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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What two factors determine the severity of the effects of radiation?

The factors that determine the severity of the effects of radiation are the dose of radiation received and the type of radiation exposure. Higher doses of radiation and exposure to certain types of radiation, such as ionizing radiation, can lead to more severe effects on the human body.


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


What happens if you are exposed to radiation and how does it affect the human body"?

Exposure to radiation can damage cells in the body, leading to health problems such as radiation sickness, cancer, and genetic mutations. The severity of the effects depends on the dose and duration of exposure.


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.


Does radiation accumulate over time?

No, radiation exposure does not accumulate in the body over time. Each exposure is independent, and the body eliminates any radiation that it doesn't absorb. However, long-term or repeated exposure to radiation can increase the risk of health effects over time.


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.


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 is somatic effect?

Somatic effects refer to physical effects of exposure to radiation on the body's tissues and organs, such as skin burns or radiation sickness. These effects may manifest immediately or over time, depending on the dose and duration of exposure.