Determining Factors for Radiation Injury Flashcards
1
Q
What are the factors used to determine the degree of radiation injury?
A
- Total dose
- Dose rate
- Amount of tissue irradiated
- Cell sensitivity
- Age
2
Q
Total dose
A
Quantity of radiation received or the total amount of radiation energy absorbed.
3
Q
Dose rate
A
Rate at which exposure to radiation occurs and absorption takes place.
4
Q
Amount of tissue irradiated
A
Areas of the body exposed to radiation.
5
Q
Cell sensitivity
A
More damage occurs in cells that are most sensitive to radiation.
6
Q
Age
A
Children are more susceptible to radiation damage than are adults.
