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RAD 201 exam 2
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Define Linear Energy Transfer | (LET) How much energy deposits |
| Define Relative Biologic Effectiveness | (RBE) Compares effectiveness of different radiation |
| Define Oxygen Enhancement Ratio | (OER) Shows how oxygen effects radiation damage |
| Where does ionizing radiation start in a living organism? | Molecular level |
| Define the law of Bergoine and Tribondeau | Radiosensitivity of cells is directly proportionals to their reproductive activity and inversely proportional ro their degree of differentiation |
| Define Somatic effects | Effects upon the body that as irradiated |
| Define Genetic effects | Effects upon future generations due to irradiated of germ cells of previous generations |
| Early vs Late somatic effects | Early = hours , days, weeks Late = months, years |
| Define Acute Radiation Syndrome | Whole body dose of 6 Gyt in a short period of time (multiple organ systems effected) |
| What are the types of dose related syndromes? | 1. Hemopoietic (1-10Gyt) 2. Gastrointestinal (6-10Gyt) 3. Central Nervous System (50Gyt or more) |
| What are the major response stages of ARS? | 1. Prodromal 2. Latent period 3. Manifest illness 4. Recovery or death |
| What is the Lethal Dose? | LD = 50/30 aka lethal to 50% of the exposed population within 30 days |
| Define Radiodermatitis | inflammation of the skin due to radiation (scarring , fibrosis) |
| Define Desquamation | Flaking and shedding of the epidermis |
| Define epilation | Hair loss 1. temporary 3Gy 2. permanent 7Gy |