Questions and Answers
What does GSD stand for?
What is the particularly radiosensitive male sex cell called?
spermatogonia
A dose of 2 Gy to the skin can cause a radiation-induced reddening termed?
erythema
Ionizing radiation-induced hair loss is termed _______.
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Somatic effects that occur shortly after initial irradiation are termed ________.
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Nonstochastic effects are also referred to as ________ effects.
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What minimum radiation dose is required for acute radiation syndrome (ARS) to occur?
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Radiation-induced biologic damage to living organisms are termed _____________ effects.
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What radiation exposure dose to the ovaries will result in temporary infertility?
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What are some types of late effects of ionizing radiation exposure?
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In which portion of pregnancy is the embryo/fetus most radiosensitive?
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What is the LD 50/30 for adult humans?
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How does the presence of oxygen affect cell/tissue radiosensitivity?
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List the following in order of decreasing radiosensitivity: gonads, liver, lungs, skin.
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Erythema can be an effect of excessive ionizing radiation exposure to which body part?
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The type of acute radiation syndrome that requires the least amount of ionizing radiation dose to occur is?
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Which of the following are major types of acute radiation syndrome?
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What type of effects are described as those that exhibit a threshold dose below which the effect does not normally occur?
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Biologic material irradiated under hypoxic conditions is ____ than when irradiated under oxygenated conditions.
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Skin effects that result from fluoroscopic exposure follow __________ dose-response relationship.
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Study Notes
Radiation Dose and Genetic Effects
- GSD (Genetically Significant Dose) reflects the estimated gonadal dose necessary to produce total genetic effects on a population.
- Minimum radiation dose for acute radiation syndrome (ARS) to develop is greater than 1 Gy.
Radiosensitive Cells and Effects
- Spermatogonia are male sex cells particularly sensitive to radiation.
- Erythema is radiation-induced reddening of the skin, occurring at a dose of 2 Gy.
- Hair loss caused by ionizing radiation is termed epilation (or alopecia).
Types and Timing of Effects
- Early effects manifest shortly after exposure, within minutes to weeks, and are categorized as short-term.
- Somatic effects arising from radiation are classified based on the dose-response relationship.
Radiation Response and Thresholds
- Nonstochastic effects are known as deterministic effects; they have a threshold dose, below which effects typically do not occur.
- Erythema specifically affects the skin due to excessive radiation exposure.
Infertility and Late Effects
- Ovarian exposure of 2 Gy can lead to temporary infertility.
- Late effects include carcinogenesis, embryological impacts, and shortened lifespan.
Embryonic Sensitivity and Lethal Doses
- The embryo/fetus is most sensitive to radiation during the first trimester of pregnancy.
- LD 50/30 (lethal dose for 50% of humans over 30 days) is approximately 300 to 400 rad.
Oxygen and Radiosensitivity
- The presence of oxygen increases the radiosensitivity of cells/tissues.
- Biologic material in hypoxic conditions is less sensitive compared to oxygenated conditions.
Radiosensitivity Ranking
- In decreasing order of radiosensitivity: gonads, lungs, liver, and skin.
Acute Radiation Syndrome (ARS) Types
- Major types of ARS include Hematological, Gastrointestinal, and CNS syndromes.
- Hematological syndrome requires the least dose compared to other types of ARS.
Dose-Response Relationships
- Skin effects from fluoroscopic exposure demonstrate a nonlinear dose-response relationship.
- Deterministic effects exhibit increased severity with higher doses, highlighting the importance of threshold levels in radiation exposure.
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Test your knowledge on important concepts related to genetic significance and radiobiology in this Rad Review quiz. Explore key terms such as spermatogonia and genetically significant doses. Perfect for students studying radiobiology and genetics.
