Radiation Effects on Cells Flashcards
1
Q
What is radiosensitive?
A
A cell that is sensitive to radiation
2
Q
What is radioresistant?
A
One that is resistant
3
Q
Mitotic activity is what response?
A
Cells that divide frequently or undergo many divisions over time are more sensitive to radiation.
4
Q
Cell differentiation is what response?
A
Cells that are immature or are not highly specialized are more sensitive to radiation.
5
Q
Cell metabolism is what response?
A
Cells that have a higher metabolism are more sensitive to radiation.
6
Q
Cells that are radiosensitive include what?
A
blood cells, immature reproductive cells, and young bone cells
7
Q
What cell is most sensitive to radiation?
A
Small lymphocyte
8
Q
Radioresitant cells include what?
A
cells of bone, muscle, and nerve.
