Radiographic Effects and Drug Reactions

Question 1

Radiation effects on cells

Answer 1

DNA damage stimulates p53 gene expression for repair
Cells with increased mitotic activity, less differentiation and germ cells and haematopoietic cells are more susceptible to DNA damage

Question 2

Radiation effects on CNS

Answer 2

Intractable nausea, vomiting, confusion, drowsiness, convulsions, coma