Short-Term and Long-Term Effects Flashcards

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What is short term effects?

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Following the latent period, effects that are seen within minutes, days, or weeks. Short term effects are associated with large amounts radiation absorbed in a short time.

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What is long term effects?

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Effects that appear after years, decades, or generations. Long term effects are associated with small amount of radiation absorbed repeatedly over long period.

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