Radiation Effects and Sensitivity Quiz
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Which organ is considered to have a higher sensitivity to radiation exposure?

  • Liver
  • Eyes (correct)
  • Feet
  • Hands

    • Somatic effects of radiation exposure only impact the offspring of the exposed individual.

    False

    What type of radiation exposure is classified as resulting from low doses over extended periods?

    Chronic Exposure

    Acute exposure involves a _____ dose received over a short period.

    <p>LARGE</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following types of radiation effects with their definitions:

    <p>Somatic Effects = Impact the individual exposed Genetic Effects = Affect the offspring of the exposed individual Stochastic Effects = Probability increases with dose Non-Stochastic Effects = Occur only if dose exceeds a certain threshold</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following organs is considered a high cancer sensitivity organ?

    <p>Bone marrow</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The brain is classified as a moderate cancer sensitivity organ.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Name one low cancer sensitivity organ.

    <p>Brain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The _____ is a high cancer sensitivity organ that is particularly at risk for radiation effects.

    <p>breast</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common source of cancer data related to radiation exposure?

    <p>Atomic bomb survivors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Uranium miners are at a higher risk for skin cancer due to radon exposure.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    List one high-risk population for radiation effects.

    <p>American radiologists</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following organs with their cancer sensitivity classification:

    <p>Breast = High Liver = Moderate Bone marrow = High Skin = Moderate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the LD 50/30 value range in rads for lethal dose affecting 50% of a population within 30 days?

    <p>250-450 rad</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Deterministic effects occur without a threshold dose.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Name one deterministic effect that can occur from radiation exposure.

    <p>Cataract formation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Radiation exposure can lead to genetic effects, which can result in __________ in offspring.

    <p>birth defects</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organ is NOT affected by deterministic effects of radiation?

    <p>Lungs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following cancer types with their corresponding latency periods:

    <p>Leukemia = 5-15 years Solid tumors = 10-60 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During which developmental stage is there a high risk of spontaneous abortion due to fetal radiation exposure?

    <p>Pre-implantation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Systemic failure can occur from very high doses of radiation to the whole body.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Acute Somatic Effects

    • No detectable effects for doses under 250 mSv
    • Reduced blood cell count (red and white) for doses between 250 - 1,000 mSv
    • Nausea, vomiting, and increased infection susceptibility for doses between 1,000 - 3,000 mSv
    • Severe symptoms including diarrhea, hemorrhage, sterility, and 50% mortality within 30 days for doses between 3,000 - 6,000 mSv
    • Intensified symptoms, CNS impairment, and death within 30 days for doses exceeding 6,000 mSv

    High Cancer Sensitivity Organs

    • Breast
    • Bladder
    • Ovary
    • Bone marrow
    • Blood

    Moderate Cancer Sensitivity Organs

    • Lung
    • Liver
    • Kidney
    • Thyroid
    • Prostate
    • Cervix
    • Skin

    ### Low Cancer Sensitivity Organs

    • Brain

     Late Effects of Radiation

    • Biological effects that manifest long after exposure to radiation
    • Can be categorized into deterministic and stochastic effects

    LD 50/30 and LD 50/60

    • LD 50/30: Lethal dose for 50% of a population within 30 days (250–450 rad).
    • LD 50/60: Lethal dose for 50% within 60 days (250–300 rad).

    Deterministic Effects

    • Predictable effects that occur only when radiation reaches a certain threshold
    • Threshold Dose: Minimum amount of radiation required to damage specific tissues
    • Examples: Cataract formation (eye), Reddening (erythema), hair loss, scarring (necrosis) (skin), Potential infertility (reproductive organs), Systemic failure (bone marrow damage, blood cell reduction, gastrointestinal damage, and CNS damage) (whole-body)

    Stochastic Effects

    • Effects with NO threshold, including cancer and genetic mutations
    • Somatic Effects: Affect the individual exposed
    • Genetic Effects: Mutations in germ cells that may result in birth defects in offspring

    Cancer Induction

    • Mechanism: Radiation can cause mutations that may lead to cancer
    • Latency Period: Leukemia (5–15 years), Solid tumors (10–60 years)

    Fetal Radiation Sensitivity

    • Pre-implantation (up to day 9): High risk of spontaneous abortion
    • Organogenesis (2–8 weeks): Increased risk of congenital abnormalities
    • Fetal Growth (post day 45): Risks to nervous system, behavior changes, reduced IQ, cancer

    Risk Levels by Trimester

    • Highest Risk: Organogenesis (weeks 2–8)
    • Moderate Risk: 2nd trimester
    • Lowest Risk: 3rd trimester

    Biological Effects Factors

    • Dose: Amount of radiation absorbed by the body
    • Dose Rate: Time over which the dose is received (Acute exposure: over seconds or minutes, Chronic exposure: over days/years)
    • Type of Radiation: Different types of radiation impact different body areas
    • Organ Sensitivity: Certain organs (e.g., eyes) are more sensitive than others (e.g., hands)
    • Irradiated Area: Location of exposure matters (localized, extremities, full-body, deep tissue)
    • Radiation Source: Can be external (outside body) or internal (incorporated into tissues)

    External Radiation Effects

    • High exposure can cause skin reddening (erythema), swelling (edema), hair loss (epilation), and cataracts

    ### Internal Radiation Effects

    • Caused by ingested or inhaled radioactive materials
    • More hazardous due to constant exposure within the body

    Classification of Radiation Damage

    • Somatic Effects: Impact the individual exposed
    • Genetic Effects: Affect the offspring of the exposed individual
    • Stochastic Effects: Randomly occur, but probability increases with dose
    • Non-Stochastic Effects: Occur only if dose exceeds a certain threshold

    Exposure Types

    • Acute Exposure: Large dose in a short period; symptoms show soon after exposure.
    • Chronic Exposure: Low doses over extended periods; effects may appear after a latent period

    ### Biological Damage Levels

    • Damage can occur at various levels: sub-cellular, cellular, organ, and organism level
    • Visible effects appear when millions of cells are affected

    Categories of Biological Effects

    • Acute Somatic Effects: Immediate effects on the exposed individual
    • Delayed Somatic Effects: Appear years later
    • Genetic Effects: Appear in offspring

    ### FANR

    • UAE’s main regulator for nuclear activities, based on 2008 policy and 2009 law
    • Manages licensing, inspection, and international agreements

    NRC

    • U.S.agency regulating by-products from reactors

    High-Risk Populations for Radiation Effects

    • American radiologists: Increased leukemia and reduced life spans
    • Atomic bomb survivors: Malignant diseases and acute lethality
    • Radiation accident victims: Increased thyroid cancer and other malignancies
    • Uranium miners: Lung cancer due to radon exposure

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