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What is radiation and why is it dangerous?
Radiation is the emission of energy in the form of waves or particles. It can be dangerous because it can damage cells and DNA in the body, leading to health problems such as cancer and radiation sickness.
What effects from nuclear radiation on human tissue?
Nuclear radiation can damage human tissue by causing DNA mutations, cell death, and inflammation. This can lead to health problems such as cancer, radiation sickness, and long-term tissue damage. The severity of the effects depends on the dose, duration of exposure, and type of radiation.
How long does it take for radiation sickness symptoms to appear?
If it is a major overexposure, a few days or a week perhaps. Small overdoses may take years to produce any effect, then it may be argued these are just effects of ageing or exposure to chemicals etc. Radiation sickness is therefore reserved for sickness arising due to known massive overdoses.
What is the maximum amount of radiation a human body can tolerate?
100 milliSieverts is the smallest radiation dose clearly linked to cancer. 1 Sievert is the smallest radiation dose required to induce radiation sickness. The average person absorbs 250 millirems over a lifetime.
How much radiation do atomic bombs give off?
Atomic bombs release various forms of radiation, including gamma rays, neutrons, and initial infrared radiation. The amount of radiation depends on the type and yield of the bomb. Immediate exposure to high levels of radiation can cause severe radiation sickness, burns, and even death.
Which of these is not an early symptom if radiation sickness?
- diarrhea
Which of these are NOT an early symptom of radiation sickness?
diarrhea
Which of these is not really an early symptom of radiation sickness?
Diarrhea
Cbrne what are some early symptoms of radiation sickness?
Nausea, ...
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.
What are some of the early symptoms of radiation sickness?
nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite....
What is a sympton?
A symptom is a clue or sign that you have a sickness or disease. For example a runny nose is a symptom for a cold.
What are some early sympthoms of radiation sickness?
nausea, vomiting,loss of appetite, fatigue, fever, and headache.
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
Identify three reasons radiation sickness varies?
individual sensitivity radiation dose absorbed type of radiation
