Which of the following is most susceptible to ionizing radiation?
Correct Answer: Small lymphocytes
Description: Tissues that have high sensitivity are lymphoid organs, bone marrow, testes, intestines, mucous membranes.
Tissues with intermediate sensitivity are fine vasculature, growing cartilage & cartilage, salivary glands, lungs, kidneys and liver.
Tissues with low sensitivity include optic lens, mature erythrocytes, muscle cells and neurons.
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