Which type of radiation effect results in radiation induced thyroid cancer?
Correct Answer: Somatic
Description: Based on the object that shows the effects:
Somatic Effects:
These are biological effects that occur on the exposed individuals. Somatic effects can be of 2 types.
Prompt somatic effect occur after an acute dose.
Eg: Temporary hair loss occurs about three weeks after a dose of 400 rad to scalp.
Delayed somatic effects are those that occur years after radiation doses are received.
Eg: Increased potential for development of cancer and cataracts.
Genetic or heritable effects:
Appear in the future generations of the exposed person as a result of radiation damage to reproductive cells.
Category:
Radiology
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