Radiobiology 1
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What are the three classifications of somatic cells?

Stem cells, transit cells, and mature cells.

Define a stem cell.

A stem cell is a cell that can continuously divide and differentiate into various types of cells or tissues.

What two main abilities do stem cells possess?

Self-renewal and differentiation.

Why are specialized cells important in the body?

<p>Specialized cells perform specific functions and cannot divide to produce more copies of themselves.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Name one reason why stem cell research is important.

<p>Stem cells can replace diseased or damaged cells.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the law of Bergonié and Tribondeau state?

<p>It states that radio-sensitivity of tissue increases with a greater number of undifferentiated cells and higher mitotic activity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does maturation affect radio-sensitivity according to Bergonié and Tribondeau?

<p>Stem cells are more radiosensitive, while more mature cells are more resistant.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What types of tissues are considered highly radiosensitive?

<p>Younger tissues and those with high metabolic activity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role do stem cells play in drug testing?

<p>Stem cells can be used to test different substances, such as drugs and chemicals.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does high proliferation and growth rate affect radio-sensitivity?

<p>High proliferation and growth rate increase radio-sensitivity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is radiobiology?

<p>Radiobiology is the study of the effects of ionizing radiation on biological tissues and living organisms.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the basic unit of protoplasm capable of independent existence?

<p>The basic unit of protoplasm capable of independent existence is the cell.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Define tissue in biological terms.

<p>Tissue is a group of cells that together perform one or more functions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the two main components of a cell?

<p>The two main components of a cell are the cytoplasm and the nucleus.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are somatic cells?

<p>Somatic cells are all human cells except for germ cells, which are sperm and eggs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What process do somatic cells undergo during division?

<p>Somatic cells undergo mitosis during division.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many pairs of chromosomes do humans have?

<p>Humans have 23 pairs of chromosomes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a gene?

<p>A gene is a unit of heredity that occupies a fixed position on a chromosome.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between mitosis and meiosis?

<p>Mitosis results in two identical cells, while meiosis results in four sex cells with half the number of chromosomes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What supports all metabolic functions within a cell?

<p>The cytoplasm supports all metabolic functions within a cell.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the two main possibilities when ionizing radiation interacts with a cell?

<p>Direct interaction and indirect interaction.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does direct interaction with ionizing radiation affect a cell's DNA?

<p>It can either kill the cell or mutate the DNA.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which DNA structure is more difficult to permanently destroy, double-stranded or single-stranded?

<p>Double-stranded DNA is more difficult to permanently destroy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens to a cell if a direct hit causes a complete break in its DNA?

<p>The cell dies immediately or will die eventually.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role does somatic cellular reproduction play in response to cell damage from radiation?

<p>It replaces cells that die due to damage.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of cells are more radiosensitive, actively dividing cells or non-dividing cells?

<p>Actively dividing cells are more radiosensitive.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the most radiosensitive phase of mitosis?

<p>M Phase.</p> Signup and view all the answers

During which phase do cells prepare for DNA replication?

<p>G1 Phase.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of higher doses of radiation on cell replacement?

<p>It can lead to a faltering system of replacing cells.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many pairs of double-stranded chromosomes do humans have?

<p>Humans have 23 pairs of double-stranded chromosomes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of cells are more radio-resistant?

<p>Mature, differentiated cells that are not actively dividing, such as neurons.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which cells are more radiosensitive?

<p>Stem cells, such as those in bone marrow and the stomach mucosa.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the exposure rate affect the damage caused by ionizing radiation?

<p>A large dose given in a short amount of time is more damaging than the same dose over a longer period.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the latent period in relation to radiation exposure?

<p>The latent period is the time before any observable response after radiation exposure, which can range from minutes to decades.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of radiation can ionize matter?

<p>Ionizing radiation can ionize matter, in contrast to non-ionizing radiation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the two major categories of ionizing radiation?

<p>Directly ionizing radiation and indirectly ionizing radiation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How quick does energy deposition to a cell occur due to radiation?

<p>Energy deposition occurs very quickly, in approximately $10^{-18}$ seconds.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of damage can radiation exposure cause?

<p>Damage due to radiation exposure may occur similarly to damage from chemical, heat, or physical sources.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can ionizing radiation cause in progeny according to experiments in fruit flies and mice?

<p>Ionizing radiation can cause mutations in progeny.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which cells are more likely to be damaged by ionizing radiation during active mitosis?

<p>Cells undergoing active mitosis are more likely to be damaged by ionizing radiation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Radiobiology

The branch of science that studies how ionizing radiation impacts biological tissues and organisms.

Cell

The basic unit of life, capable of independent existence and carrying out functions.

Tissue

A group of cells working together to perform a specific function.

Organ

A group of tissues working together to perform a function.

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Mitosis

The process of somatic cell division, creating two identical daughter cells.

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Meiosis

The process of germ cell division, creating four sex cells with half the original chromosomes.

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Chromosome

A thread-like structure carrying genetic information (genes).

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Gene

The unit of heredity located on a chromosome.

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Somatic Cells

All body cells except reproductive cells (sperm/egg).

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Germ Cells

Reproductive cells (sperm or egg).

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Stem Cell Definition

A cell that continuously divides and differentiates (develops) into various cell types.

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Stem Cell Characteristics

Stem cells can self-renew (make copies) and differentiate (make other cell types).

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Specialized Cells

Mature cells that perform specific roles in the body (e.g., blood cells, nerve cells, muscle cells).

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Stem Cell Importance

Stem cells are crucial for replacing damaged or dying specialized cells.

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Stem Cell Research Usefulness

Stem cells are valuable for studying development, genetics, and testing substances.

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Bergonié and Tribondeau Law

More undifferentiated, active cells are more sensitive to radiation.

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Radiosensitivity

The degree to which a tissue is affected by radiation.

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Maturation and metabolism

The state of development and activity levels of cells influence their response to radiation

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Radio-sensitizers

Substances that increase the sensitivity of cells/tissues to radiation.

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Mitotic Activity

The rate at which cells divide and replicate.

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Radio-resistant cells

Cells that are less affected by radiation exposure.

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Radiosensitive cells

Cells easily damaged by radiation.

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Ionizing radiation

Radiation that can create ions in matter.

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Directly ionizing radiation

Radiation that directly creates ions in matter.

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Indirectly ionizing radiation

Radiation that creates ions by other interactions within the material.

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Radiation effects dependence on dose

Radiation effects are influenced by the total dose and how quickly it's delivered.

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Radiation effect probability

Radiation interaction with cells is a probabilistic event.

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Latent period

Time between radiation exposure and observable effects.

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Cell damage types

Radiation damage is similar to other types of cellular damage (chemical, heat, physical).

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Direct Radiation Interaction

Ionizing radiation directly hits macromolecules (like proteins or DNA) in a cell, potentially killing the cell or mutating its DNA.

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DNA Damage Types

Different types of radiation damage can occur, affecting a cell's ability to repair itself. Complete breaks or permanent damage often lead to cell death.

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Cell Death & Repair

A direct hit that leads to severe DNA damage often leads to immediate or eventual cell death. However, mitosis replaces cells, so effects are only seen at high doses.

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Cell Sensitivity

Actively dividing cells are more susceptible to radiation damage than non-dividing cells. The M phase (mitosis) is the most radiosensitive.

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Mitosis Phases

M phase, G1, S, and G2 are the stages of cell division. M phase is most vulnerable to radiation damage.

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Double vs Single-Strand DNA

Double-stranded DNA damage is harder to completely destroy or break than single-stranded. Some cells act like they have single-strand, non-paired chromosomes.

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Macromolecules

Large molecules, like proteins and DNA, crucial to cell function. Radiation damage primarily affects these.

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Indirect Interaction

A concept of radiation interaction with cells not covered in this text

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Radiation Effects

Radiation effects are only seen when the cell replacement system falters.

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Study Notes

Basic Radiation Biology Concepts

  • Radiobiology is a branch of science combining physics and biology to understand how ionizing radiation affects living organisms and tissues.
  • Radiobiological mechanisms study the biological effects of energy absorbed by cells or cellular parts.
  • All living things are composed of protoplasm, which is a mixture of inorganic and organic compounds dissolved or suspended in water.
  • The fundamental unit of protoplasm is the cell, the basic microscopic unit of all living organisms.
  • Groups of cells performing similar functions are tissues.
  • Groups of tissues forming a specific function are called organs.
  • Groups of organs working together to perform a specific function create an organ system or an entire organism.
  • Cells are composed of inorganic compounds (like water and minerals) and organic compounds (like proteins, carbohydrates, nucleic acids, and lipids).
  • The two main cell components are cytoplasm (responsible for metabolic functions) and the nucleus containing genetic information (DNA).
  • Human cells are somatic or germ cells.
  • Germ cells (sperm and egg) are involved in reproduction.
  • Somatic cells are all other cells in the body.
  • Cells reproduce through mitosis (somatic) or meiosis (germ cells).
  • Mitosis results in two identical daughter cells.
  • Meiosis produces four sex cells, each with half the chromosomes of the parent cell.
  • Somatic cells divide to produce additional cells with identical chromosome complements, allowing for reproduction of organisms.
  • Chromosomes are microscopic, thread-like structures carrying genes (hereditary information).
  • Humans have 23 pairs of chromosomes (22 pairs are non-sex chromosomes, and 1 pair are sex chromosomes).
  • A gene is a unit of heredity located on a chromosome.
  • Somatic cells are categorized as stem, transit, or mature cells.
  • Stem cells self-renew and differentiate into other cell types.
  • Transit cells are those undergoing transition to a different cell population.
  • Mature cells are fully differentiated and do not divide.
  • Specialized cells play particular roles (e.g., blood cells, nerve cells, muscle cells) and cannot replicate themselves.
  • Stem cells are essential for replacing specialized cells that die, get damaged, or wear out.
  • Stem cell research plays a critical role in replacing damaged cells, studying development, and testing substances (drugs and chemicals).
  • The Law of Bergonié and Tribondeau suggests the radiosensitivity of a tissue is increased by the number of undifferentiated cells, mitotic activity, and the duration of active cell proliferation.
  • Stem cells are more radiosensitive than mature cells.
  • Younger tissues are more radiosensitive, similarly to tissues with higher metabolic activity.
  • High proliferation and growth rate correlates highly with radiosensitivity.

Radiation Interactions with Human Cells

  • Ionizing radiation interacts with cells either directly or indirectly.
  • Direct interactions of radiation with a cell's macromolecules (proteins or DNA), leads to either cell death or DNA mutations.
  • Breaking double-stranded DNA is more damaging than single-stranded DNA damage.
  • Humans have mechanisms for cellular repair, which prevent permanent damage from radiation.
  • Damage from radiation can also happen due to chemical, heat, or physical causes.
  • A latent period follows radiation exposure before any observable response.
  • The latent period varies (decades for low doses, minutes-hours for high doses)

Radiation Classification

  • Radiation is classified into ionizing (can ionize matter) and non-ionizing (cannot ionize matter) types.
  • Ionizing radiation further divides into directly ionizing (charged particles) and indirectly ionizing (neutral particles) categories.

Mitosis

  • Mitosis involves four phases: M phase, G1 phase, S phase, and G2 phase.
  • The M phase is when cells divide, and it's considered the most radiosensitive phase within cell division.

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