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What is the main cause of death in haematopoietic syndrome?
What is the main cause of death in haematopoietic syndrome?
- Metabolic disorders
- Neurological complications
- Fatal haemorrhage and infection (correct)
- Organ failure
What is the most important long term effect of ionising radiation exposure?
What is the most important long term effect of ionising radiation exposure?
- Lung cancer
- Cardiovascular diseases
- Leukaemia (correct)
- Liver failure
When will platelets and leucocyte levels be maximally depressed after high dose radiation exposure?
When will platelets and leucocyte levels be maximally depressed after high dose radiation exposure?
- 2 to 4 months
- 1 to 2 days
- 6 to 8 weeks
- 3 to 5 weeks (correct)
At what dose can mild symptoms of haematopoietic syndrome occur?
At what dose can mild symptoms of haematopoietic syndrome occur?
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What is the LD50 range for ionising radiation exposure?
What is the LD50 range for ionising radiation exposure?
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What is the range of doses at which the full haematopoietic syndrome usually occurs?
What is the range of doses at which the full haematopoietic syndrome usually occurs?
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What is the most common cause of death in haematopoietic syndrome?
What is the most common cause of death in haematopoietic syndrome?
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What is the LD50 range for ionising radiation exposure?
What is the LD50 range for ionising radiation exposure?
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When will platelets and leucocyte levels be maximally depressed after high dose radiation exposure?
When will platelets and leucocyte levels be maximally depressed after high dose radiation exposure?
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What is the most important long term effect of ionising radiation exposure?
What is the most important long term effect of ionising radiation exposure?
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