radiation protection– bushong–6th edition（radiation protection - bushong - 6张edition）.docVIP

Radiation Protection Radiobiology Notes Human Biology Human Response To Ionizing Radiation Early Effects of Radiation: When response occurs within minutes or days after exposure. Late Effects of Radiation: When response is not observed for many months or years after exposure. Effects of fetal irradiation: Death, malformation, malignancy, diminished growth. Composition of Human Body Cell Theory: 85% of the body is hydrogen and oxygen. Hydrogen: 60% Oxygen: 25.7% Carbon: 10.7% Nitrogen: 2.4% Molecular Composition Water: 80% - A simple molecule. Protein: 15% - A macromolecule. Fa