What is latent period in radiation biology?

A. Time gap between exposure and development of symptoms

B. Time gap between taking a radiograph and development of an image

C. The first and the last dose in radiation therapy

D. Time gap between radiation exposure and radiation induced effects

Correct Answer: Time gap between exposure and development of symptoms

Description: Latent Period After the prodromal reaction comes a latent period, during which the exposed person shows no signs or symptoms of radiation sickness. The extent of the latent period is also dose related, lasting hours or days after supralethal exposures (approximately >5 Gy) to a few weeks after exposures of about 2 Gy. Oral radiology ; White and Pharaoh 7th edition page no 24

Category: Radiology

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