Cells Radiosensitivity and Radiation Effects

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Which of the following best describes the relationship between cell maturity and radiosensitivity?

  • Radiosensitivity increases linearly with cell maturity.
  • Cell maturity has no effect on radiosensitivity.
  • More mature cells demonstrate higher radiosensitivity.
  • Less mature cells demonstrate higher radiosensitivity. (correct)

Which blood cell type is most directly affected by ionizing radiation?

  • Platelets
  • Erythrocytes
  • Mature granulocytes
  • Lymphocytes (correct)

Which factor makes a cell more susceptible to the effects of ionizing radiation?

  • Slow reproductive activity
  • Long mitotic phases (correct)
  • High level of differentiation
  • Short mitotic phases

Which of these tissues is considered to have the highest radiosensitivity?

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What is true about the effects of ionizing radiation on human cells?

<p>It affects all types of cells. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the Law of Bergonie and Tribondeau, which of the following best describes the relationship between a cell's differentiation and its radiosensitivity?

<p>Radiosensitivity is inversely proportional to the degree of differentiation. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following cell types would likely exhibit the highest level of radiosensitivity, according to the Law of Bergonie and Tribondeau?

<p>Intestinal crypt cells (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role does LET (Linear Energy Transfer) play in determining a cell's radiosensitivity?

<p>As LET increases, the ability of radiation to cause biologic effects also generally increases, until a maximal value. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following cells would be considered relatively radioinsensitive?

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Which of the following best describes the conditions that would make a cell more radiosensitive, according to the Law of Bergonie and Tribondeau?

<p>Rapid reproductive activity and a low degree of differentiation. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Radiosensitivity and Cell Division

Cells with high reproductive activity are more sensitive to radiation damage due to their rapid division and frequent exposure to DNA replication errors.

Radiosensitivity of Hematopoietic System

The hematopoietic system, which includes bone marrow and lymphatic tissues, is highly radiosensitive due to its role in blood cell production.

Radiosensitivity of Adult Nerve Tissue

Nerve tissues in adults are relatively resistant to radiation due to their low rate of cell division.

Radiosensitivity of Reproductive Cells

Reproductive cells like spermatogonia (sperm-producing cells) and ova (eggs) are highly sensitive to radiation because they are actively dividing and their damage can lead to infertility.

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Radiosensitivity and Cell Division Rates

Organs and tissues with active cell division, like the hematopoietic system and reproductive organs, are more susceptible to radiation effects. Conversely, tissues with low cell division rates, like muscle and nerve tissue, are more resistant.

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Law of Bergonie and Tribondeau

The radiosensitivity of a cell is directly proportional to its reproductive activity (how fast it divides) and inversely proportional to its degree of differentiation (how specialized it is) which means more specialized and less active cells are more resistant to radiation. Cells that are actively dividing and less specialized are more sensitive to radiation.

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Linear Energy Transfer (LET)

Refers to how much energy is transferred from the radiation to the biological tissue. The amount of energy transferred influences the effects of radiation on cells.

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Radiosensitive Cells

These cells are quickly dividing and haven't specialized yet, making them more susceptible to radiation damage.

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Radioinsensitive Cells

These cells are already fully formed, are slow-dividing, and have a specialized function, making them more resistant to radiation damage.

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Cell Maturity & Specialization

A key factor influencing a cell's sensitivity to radiation is how mature and specialized it is.

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Study Notes

Cells Radiosensitivity

  • Bergonie and Tribondeau's Law describes the radiosensitivity of cells.
  • The law proposes that radiosensitivity varies with the cell's reproductive activity and differentiation.
  • The law states radiosensitivity is directly related to reproductive activity, and inversely related to the degree of differentiation.
  • Cells with high reproductive activity and low differentiation are most radiosensitive.

Cell Radiosensitivity (Examples)

  • High Radiosensitivity: Basal cells of the skin, blood cells (like lymphocytes and erythrocytes), intestinal crypt cells, reproductive (germ) cells.
  • Low Radiosensitivity: Brain cells, muscle cells, nerve cells.

Radiation Energy Transfer (LET)

  • The amount of radiation energy transferred to biologic tissue is a major factor in determining the amount of biologic response.
  • As LET increases, the ability of the radiation to cause biologic effects also generally increases until it reaches a maximal value.
  • LET can influence cell radiosensitivity.

Law of Bergonie and Tribondeau (Details)

  • Early observations focused on germ cells in rabbits exposed to x-rays.
  • Research established radiosensitivity as a function of the cell's metabolic state during exposure.
  • The law's principles apply to all human cells, not just germ cells.
  • Most pronounced radiation effects occur in cells with little specialization, high reproductive activity, and prolonged mitotic phases.

Effects of Ionizing Radiation on Human Cells (Blood Cells)

  • Hematologic depression (immature blood cell depletion)
  • Cells of the hematopoietic system experience effects
  • Whole-body doses of radiation over 5 Gy can cause effects
  • Ionizing radiation affects lymphocytes and neutrophils.

Effects of Ionizing Radiation on Human Cells (Other)

  • Effects on granulocytes and thrombocytes (platelets)
  • Radiation exposure during diagnostic imaging procedures
  • Monitoring of patients undergoing radiation therapy
  • Occupational radiation exposure monitoring
  • Effects on epithelial, muscle, and nervous tissue
  • Nerve tissues are affected both in the adult and embryo-fetus stage.
  • Effects on reproductive cells (spermatogonia, ova)

Radiosensitivity of Organs/Tissues

  • High Sensitivity: Hematopoietic system (bone marrow, lymphatic tissues), reproductive system (testis, ovary), gastrointestinal system (mucous membrane & small intestine).
  • Specific Examples: Skin, eyes, lungs, kidneys, liver, thyroid gland
  • Low Sensitivity: Support system (blood vessels, muscles, bone), transmission system (nerves)

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