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Radiation

Irradiation of > 10,000 Gy needed to see measurable change in isolated macromolecules : Isolated macromolecules need an extremely high dose of radiation to show change, emphasizing the robustness of biological molecules outside the living cell environment.

Human Radiation Response : How human bodies react at the atomic level to ionizing radiation, which can alter the state of orbital electrons. The process of repair can occur naturally, or if damage is significant, it may lead to deterministic or stochastic responses.

Biology &
Radiation
Protection
Capital Health

capital health school of radiography : An educational institution focused on radiography and radiobiology

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capital health school of radiography : An educational institution focused on radiography and radiobiology

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Karen

karen wheeler : An individual with a Master of Science degree and a Diplomat of the American Board of Radiology

Wheeler

karen wheeler : An individual with a Master of Science degree and a Diplomat of the American Board of Radiology

, MS, DABR
Chapter 29:
Human Biology

Radiobiology : The study of the effects of ionizing radiation on biological tissues.

Radiobiology

Radiobiology : The study of the effects of ionizing radiation on biological tissues.

- study of the effects of
ionizing radiation

Human Radiation Response : How human bodies react at the atomic level to ionizing radiation, which can alter the state of orbital electrons. The process of repair can occur naturally, or if damage is significant, it may lead to deterministic or stochastic responses.

on biological tissue
Human
Radiation

Irradiation of > 10,000 Gy needed to see measurable change in isolated macromolecules : Isolated macromolecules need an extremely high dose of radiation to show change, emphasizing the robustness of biological molecules outside the living cell environment.

Human Radiation Response : How human bodies react at the atomic level to ionizing radiation, which can alter the state of orbital electrons. The process of repair can occur naturally, or if damage is significant, it may lead to deterministic or stochastic responses.

Response
Interactions take place on the atomic level by changing the state
of the orbital electrons
The process can be reversible, and the radiation damage is
repaired on its own
If repair doesn’t happen and damage occurs, it can lead to two
types of responses-
Deterministic

Deterministic Response : A type of radiation response where the severity of the effect is related to the amount of dose, and it occurs relatively quickly, in days.

-severity of effect related to amount of dose (occurs in
days)
Stochastic

Stochastic Response : A type of radiation response where the incidence of the effect is related to the amount of dose, occurring over a longer time frame, such as months or years.

-incidence of effect related to amount of dose (occurs
months/years)
Goal of research is to produce radiation dose response
relationships (DRR) so response to doses can be predicted and
managed.
Elemental

Elemental Composition of the Body : Refers to the basic elements that make up the human body, predominantly hydrogen (60%), oxygen (25.7%), and smaller amounts of carbon, nitrogen, calcium, phosphorus, and sulfur.

Composition

Molecular Composition of the Body : Describes the types of molecules in the human body, consisting of 80% water, 15% proteins, 2% lipids, and 1% each of carbohydrates, nucleic acids, and other molecules.

of the Bod

Molecular Composition of the Body : Describes the types of molecules in the human body, consisting of 80% water, 15% proteins, 2% lipids, and 1% each of carbohydrates, nucleic acids, and other molecules.

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Basic level consists of atoms
Body mostly water
Atomic composition:
H 60% O2 25.7%
Other elements:
C 10.7% N 2.4%
small quantities of Ca,P,S
Molecular

80% of the molecular composition of the body is water : This highlights the importance of water in the human body, as it makes up the largest portion of our molecular composition.

Elemental Composition of the Body : Refers to the basic elements that make up the human body, predominantly hydrogen (60%), oxygen (25.7%), and smaller amounts of carbon, nitrogen, calcium, phosphorus, and sulfur.

Molecular Composition of the Body : Describes the types of molecules in the human body, consisting of 80% water, 15% proteins, 2% lipids, and 1% each of carbohydrates, nucleic acids, and other molecules.

Composition

80% of the molecular composition of the body is water : This highlights the importance of water in the human body, as it makes up the largest portion of our molecular composition.

Elemental Composition of the Body : Refers to the basic elements that make up the human body, predominantly hydrogen (60%), oxygen (25.7%), and smaller amounts of carbon, nitrogen, calcium, phosphorus, and sulfur.

Molecular Composition of the Body : Describes the types of molecules in the human body, consisting of 80% water, 15% proteins, 2% lipids, and 1% each of carbohydrates, nucleic acids, and other molecules.

of the Body

80% of the molecular composition of the body is water : This highlights the importance of water in the human body, as it makes up the largest portion of our molecular composition.

Elemental Composition of the Body : Refers to the basic elements that make up the human body, predominantly hydrogen (60%), oxygen (25.7%), and smaller amounts of carbon, nitrogen, calcium, phosphorus, and sulfur.

Molecular Composition of the Body : Describes the types of molecules in the human body, consisting of 80% water, 15% proteins, 2% lipids, and 1% each of carbohydrates, nucleic acids, and other molecules.

80% water

80% of the molecular composition of the body is water : This highlights the importance of water in the human body, as it makes up the largest portion of our molecular composition.

Elemental Composition of the Body : Refers to the basic elements that make up the human body, predominantly hydrogen (60%), oxygen (25.7%), and smaller amounts of carbon, nitrogen, calcium, phosphorus, and sulfur.

Molecular Composition of the Body : Describes the types of molecules in the human body, consisting of 80% water, 15% proteins, 2% lipids, and 1% each of carbohydrates, nucleic acids, and other molecules.

15% protein
2% lipids
1% carbohydrates
1% nucleic acid
1% other
Molecular
Composition
Two or more elements -> Atoms
Two or more atoms -> Molecules
Most of these are macromolecules
Examples: protein, lipids, carbs, nucleic acids
and contain sometimes 100’s of thousands
atoms
Organic molecules proteins, lipids, carbs
life-supporting and contain carbon
DNA-one of the rarest molecules (<1%),

dna : The genetic material of the cell, highly radiosensitive and key in radiation interaction

DNA is one of the rarest molecules, concentrated in the nucleus of cells and most radiosensitive : DNA is crucial as it holds genetic information and is highly sensitive to radiation, making its protection vital in radiobiology.

radiosensitive : Refers to cells or tissues that are more susceptible to damage caused by exposure to ionizing radiation.

nucleic acid concentrated in the nucleus of

dna : The genetic material of the cell, highly radiosensitive and key in radiation interaction

DNA is one of the rarest molecules, concentrated in the nucleus of cells and most radiosensitive : DNA is crucial as it holds genetic information and is highly sensitive to radiation, making its protection vital in radiobiology.

radiosensitive : Refers to cells or tissues that are more susceptible to damage caused by exposure to ionizing radiation.

cells

dna : The genetic material of the cell, highly radiosensitive and key in radiation interaction

DNA is one of the rarest molecules, concentrated in the nucleus of cells and most radiosensitive : DNA is crucial as it holds genetic information and is highly sensitive to radiation, making its protection vital in radiobiology.

radiosensitive : Refers to cells or tissues that are more susceptible to damage caused by exposure to ionizing radiation.

most

dna : The genetic material of the cell, highly radiosensitive and key in radiation interaction

DNA is one of the rarest molecules, concentrated in the nucleus of cells and most radiosensitive : DNA is crucial as it holds genetic information and is highly sensitive to radiation, making its protection vital in radiobiology.

radiosensitive : Refers to cells or tissues that are more susceptible to damage caused by exposure to ionizing radiation.

radiosensitive

dna : The genetic material of the cell, highly radiosensitive and key in radiation interaction

DNA is one of the rarest molecules, concentrated in the nucleus of cells and most radiosensitive : DNA is crucial as it holds genetic information and is highly sensitive to radiation, making its protection vital in radiobiology.

radiosensitive : Refers to cells or tissues that are more susceptible to damage caused by exposure to ionizing radiation.

target molecule
Cell Theory

Cell Theory : The scientific theory that states that all living things are composed of cells, which are the basic unit of structure and function in living organisms.

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1838
1953
Cells as biological building blocks named
Cell

Cell Components : The major parts that make up a human cell, including the nucleus and cytoplasm, with the nucleus containing DNA and RNA, while the cytoplasm includes various organelles.

Theory proposed cells as
basic functioning unit
Watson &

watson crick : Scientists who proposed the structure of DNA

Crick

watson crick : Scientists who proposed the structure of DNA

proposed the
structure of DNA

dna : The genetic material of the cell, highly radiosensitive and key in radiation interaction

Human Cell

Cell Components : The major parts that make up a human cell, including the nucleus and cytoplasm, with the nucleus containing DNA and RNA, while the cytoplasm includes various organelles.

Components
Two major components: Nucleus & Cytoplasm
Principle molecular components of nucleus:
DNA

dna : The genetic material of the cell, highly radiosensitive and key in radiation interaction

: genetic material of cell
RNA

rna : A molecule found in the nucleolus that controls the passage of molecules from the nucleus to the cytoplasm

:
most contained in the nucleolus (round structure
within the nucleus)
controls passage of molecules from nucleus to
cytoplasm
Nucleus also contains protein and water
Cytoplasm: all material outside nucleus
Human Cell

Cell Components : The major parts that make up a human cell, including the nucleus and cytoplasm, with the nucleus containing DNA and RNA, while the cytoplasm includes various organelles.

Structures
Other
Important
Cell

cell division : The process by which a parent cell divides into two or more daughter cells, essential for growth, reproduction, and maintenance of organisms.

Cell Theory : The scientific theory that states that all living things are composed of cells, which are the basic unit of structure and function in living organisms.

Cell Components : The major parts that make up a human cell, including the nucleus and cytoplasm, with the nucleus containing DNA and RNA, while the cytoplasm includes various organelles.

Structures
Endoplasmic reticulum

endoplasmic reticulum : A cell structure consisting of a series of channels allowing communication between the nucleus and cytoplasm

- series of channels which allow
the nucleus to communicate with the cytoplasm
Mitochondria- bean shaped engine of the cell
(macromolecules digested here)
Ribosomes

ribosomes : Dot-like cell structures involved in protein synthesis

- dot-like, involved with protein synthesis

Protein Synthesis : The process by which cells build proteins using DNA and RNA. DNA is transcribed into mRNA, which is then translated into a protein sequence.

Lysosomes

lysosomes : Pea-like structures containing digestive enzymes responsible for removing intracellular contaminants

- pea-like structures which contain digestive
enzymes, responsible for removal of intracellular
contaminants
All structures surrounded by membranes which are
semi-permeable-allow water to pass through and keep
the shape of the cell and contents
Cells

immature cells : Cells that have not yet fully developed or differentiated into a specific type of cell. They are often more sensitive to radiation.

stem cells : Undifferentiated cells capable of giving rise to various other cell types and can self-renew to produce more stem cells.

Cell Theory : The scientific theory that states that all living things are composed of cells, which are the basic unit of structure and function in living organisms.

Cell Components : The major parts that make up a human cell, including the nucleus and cytoplasm, with the nucleus containing DNA and RNA, while the cytoplasm includes various organelles.

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Radio-
sensitivity
Difference of radiosensitivity

radiosensitive : Refers to cells or tissues that are more susceptible to damage caused by exposure to ionizing radiation.

Radiosensitivity : The susceptibility of cells or tissues to the harmful effects of radiation, with higher sensitivity typically in the nucleus than the cytoplasm.

:
Irradiation of >

Irradiation of > 10,000 Gy needed to see measurable change in isolated macromolecules : Isolated macromolecules need an extremely high dose of radiation to show change, emphasizing the robustness of biological molecules outside the living cell environment.

10,000

Irradiation of > 10,000 Gy needed to see measurable change in isolated macromolecules : Isolated macromolecules need an extremely high dose of radiation to show change, emphasizing the robustness of biological molecules outside the living cell environment.

Gy(!) needed to see

Irradiation of > 10,000 Gy needed to see measurable change in isolated macromolecules : Isolated macromolecules need an extremely high dose of radiation to show change, emphasizing the robustness of biological molecules outside the living cell environment.

measurable change in macromolecules

Irradiation of > 10,000 Gy needed to see measurable change in isolated macromolecules : Isolated macromolecules need an extremely high dose of radiation to show change, emphasizing the robustness of biological molecules outside the living cell environment.

irradiated in isolation
When in living cell, only need a few

When in living cells, only a few mGy needed to see measurable change : Living cells react more sensitively to radiation, requiring much lower doses to induce measurable changes compared to isolated macromolecules.

mGy to see

When in living cells, only a few mGy needed to see measurable change : Living cells react more sensitively to radiation, requiring much lower doses to induce measurable changes compared to isolated macromolecules.

measurable change!

When in living cells, only a few mGy needed to see measurable change : Living cells react more sensitively to radiation, requiring much lower doses to induce measurable changes compared to isolated macromolecules.

Human cells

Human cells can be killed with a dose < 1 Gy : This fact underscores the importance of radiation protection as relatively low doses can cause significant harm to human cells.

can be killed with a

Human cells can be killed with a dose < 1 Gy : This fact underscores the importance of radiation protection as relatively low doses can cause significant harm to human cells.

dose

Human cells can be killed with a dose < 1 Gy : This fact underscores the importance of radiation protection as relatively low doses can cause significant harm to human cells.

< 1 Gy
Nucleus is more sensitive that the cytoplasm
Cell

cell division : The process by which a parent cell divides into two or more daughter cells, essential for growth, reproduction, and maintenance of organisms.

Cell Theory : The scientific theory that states that all living things are composed of cells, which are the basic unit of structure and function in living organisms.

Cell Components : The major parts that make up a human cell, including the nucleus and cytoplasm, with the nucleus containing DNA and RNA, while the cytoplasm includes various organelles.

Function
Nerve cells, blood cells, muscle cells, etc. have
specific functions.
Often part of that function is for the cell to
produce a protein, such as an antibody; an
enzyme; a hormone, etc.
Protein synthesis

Protein Synthesis : The process by which cells build proteins using DNA and RNA. DNA is transcribed into mRNA, which is then translated into a protein sequence.

is necessary for the cell to
produce this product and for cellular survival.
Protein

Protein Synthesis : The process by which cells build proteins using DNA and RNA. DNA is transcribed into mRNA, which is then translated into a protein sequence.

Synthesis
DNA

dna : The genetic material of the cell, highly radiosensitive and key in radiation interaction

-contains a code for the proteins the cell makes
DNA is “transcribed” to mRNA by codons, which are 3
sequential base pairs.
The mRNA is assembled by connecting the
complementary base pair to the growing chain as it is
moved along the DNA strand
mRNA leaves the nucleus via E.R.
Protein

Protein Synthesis : The process by which cells build proteins using DNA and RNA. DNA is transcribed into mRNA, which is then translated into a protein sequence.

Synthesis
Each codon of base pairs codes for one amino acid &
there are 21 amino acids that form proteins.
The tRNA searches cytoplasm for the amino acid for
which it is coded
It attaches to the amino acid and brings it to the
riboso

ribosomes : Dot-like cell structures involved in protein synthesis

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Amino acids are linked by peptide bonds to form the
complete protein. Each strand of amino acids has a
unique structure, and therefore, function.
Radiation damage at any part of this process can
damage cell-DNA

dna : The genetic material of the cell, highly radiosensitive and key in radiation interaction

interference is most effective at
causing damage
Protein

Protein Synthesis : The process by which cells build proteins using DNA and RNA. DNA is transcribed into mRNA, which is then translated into a protein sequence.

Synthesis
Cell Cycle

Cell Cycle : The life cycle of a cell, divided into phases: Mitosis (M), Growth (G1), Synthesis (S), and Growth (G2), through which a cell grows, duplicates its DNA, and divides.

Four phases:
Mitosis

Mitosis : A type of cell division resulting in two identical daughter cells with the same number of chromosomes as the parent cell. Stages include prophase, metaphase, anaphase, and telophase.

(M)
Growth (G1)
Synthesis (S)
Growth (G2)
Cell Divisio

cell division : The process by which a parent cell divides into two or more daughter cells, essential for growth, reproduction, and maintenance of organisms.

Cell Theory : The scientific theory that states that all living things are composed of cells, which are the basic unit of structure and function in living organisms.

n
Cell Division is

Cell Cycle : The life cycle of a cell, divided into phases: Mitosis (M), Growth (G1), Synthesis (S), and Growth (G2), through which a cell grows, duplicates its DNA, and divides.

one phase of

Cell Cycle : The life cycle of a cell, divided into phases: Mitosis (M), Growth (G1), Synthesis (S), and Growth (G2), through which a cell grows, duplicates its DNA, and divides.

the

Cell Cycle : The life cycle of a cell, divided into phases: Mitosis (M), Growth (G1), Synthesis (S), and Growth (G2), through which a cell grows, duplicates its DNA, and divides.

Cell Cycle

Cell Cycle : The life cycle of a cell, divided into phases: Mitosis (M), Growth (G1), Synthesis (S), and Growth (G2), through which a cell grows, duplicates its DNA, and divides.

Two general types of cells:
Somatic cells (all other body cells) -> undergo
Mitosis

Mitosis : A type of cell division resulting in two identical daughter cells with the same number of chromosomes as the parent cell. Stages include prophase, metaphase, anaphase, and telophase.

The daughter cell is an exact copy of the parent cell
Genetic-oogonium and sperm -> undergo Meiosis

meiosis : A type of cell division that reduces the number of chromosomes in the parent cell by half to produce four gamete cells, essential for sexual reproduction.

The daughter cell divides twice and results in one-half of
the genetic material of the parent cell.
Cell Divisio

cell division : The process by which a parent cell divides into two or more daughter cells, essential for growth, reproduction, and maintenance of organisms.

Cell Theory : The scientific theory that states that all living things are composed of cells, which are the basic unit of structure and function in living organisms.

n
There are also four stages of cell division
(Mitosis

Mitosis : A type of cell division resulting in two identical daughter cells with the same number of chromosomes as the parent cell. Stages include prophase, metaphase, anaphase, and telophase.

):
Prophas

Prophase : The first stage of mitosis where the nuclear envelope breaks down and chromosomes become visible.

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Metaphase

Metaphase : The stage in mitosis where chromosomes align at the cell's equatorial plane, making it highly radiosensitive.

Anaphase

Anaphase : The stage in mitosis where chromosomes split and are pulled to opposite poles of the cell.

Telophase

Telophase : The final stage of mitosis where the chromosomes arrive at the poles, and a new nuclear envelope forms around them, leading to cytokenesis.

Don’t confuse the four phases of the cell cycle

cell division : The process by which a parent cell divides into two or more daughter cells, essential for growth, reproduction, and maintenance of organisms.

Cell Cycle : The life cycle of a cell, divided into phases: Mitosis (M), Growth (G1), Synthesis (S), and Growth (G2), through which a cell grows, duplicates its DNA, and divides.

with the four

cell division : The process by which a parent cell divides into two or more daughter cells, essential for growth, reproduction, and maintenance of organisms.

Cell Cycle : The life cycle of a cell, divided into phases: Mitosis (M), Growth (G1), Synthesis (S), and Growth (G2), through which a cell grows, duplicates its DNA, and divides.

phases of cell division

cell division : The process by which a parent cell divides into two or more daughter cells, essential for growth, reproduction, and maintenance of organisms.

Cell Cycle : The life cycle of a cell, divided into phases: Mitosis (M), Growth (G1), Synthesis (S), and Growth (G2), through which a cell grows, duplicates its DNA, and divides.

!
Mitosis

Mitosis : A type of cell division resulting in two identical daughter cells with the same number of chromosomes as the parent cell. Stages include prophase, metaphase, anaphase, and telophase.

There are four stages of cell division

cell division : The process by which a parent cell divides into two or more daughter cells, essential for growth, reproduction, and maintenance of organisms.

(Mitosis):
Prophas

Prophase : The first stage of mitosis where the nuclear envelope breaks down and chromosomes become visible.

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nucleus swells, DNA

dna : The genetic material of the cell, highly radiosensitive and key in radiation interaction

more prominent forms chromosome
Metaphase

Metaphase : The stage in mitosis where chromosomes align at the cell's equatorial plane, making it highly radiosensitive.

chromosome alignment, very radiosensitive

radiosensitive : Refers to cells or tissues that are more susceptible to damage caused by exposure to ionizing radiation.

stage
Anaphase

Anaphase : The stage in mitosis where chromosomes split and are pulled to opposite poles of the cell.

chromsomes split
Telophase

Telophase : The final stage of mitosis where the chromosomes arrive at the poles, and a new nuclear envelope forms around them, leading to cytokenesis.

Cytokenesis yield two nuclei
Don’t confuse the four phases of the cell cycle

cell division : The process by which a parent cell divides into two or more daughter cells, essential for growth, reproduction, and maintenance of organisms.

Cell Cycle : The life cycle of a cell, divided into phases: Mitosis (M), Growth (G1), Synthesis (S), and Growth (G2), through which a cell grows, duplicates its DNA, and divides.

with the four

cell division : The process by which a parent cell divides into two or more daughter cells, essential for growth, reproduction, and maintenance of organisms.

Cell Cycle : The life cycle of a cell, divided into phases: Mitosis (M), Growth (G1), Synthesis (S), and Growth (G2), through which a cell grows, duplicates its DNA, and divides.

phases of cell division

cell division : The process by which a parent cell divides into two or more daughter cells, essential for growth, reproduction, and maintenance of organisms.

Cell Cycle : The life cycle of a cell, divided into phases: Mitosis (M), Growth (G1), Synthesis (S), and Growth (G2), through which a cell grows, duplicates its DNA, and divides.

!
Meiosis

meiosis : A type of cell division that reduces the number of chromosomes in the parent cell by half to produce four gamete cells, essential for sexual reproduction.

Reduction of diploid to haploid number of chromosomes i.e. 46-

Reduction of diploid to haploid number of chromosomes (46 to 23) : This is an important process in meiosis which allows for the creation of reproductive cells that can merge during fertilization to restore the diploid number.

diploid : A cell or organism that has two sets of chromosomes, one from each parent. In humans, the diploid number is 46.

haploid : A cell that has only one set of chromosomes, half the diploid number. In humans, the haploid number is 23.

23
Allows for fertilization

fertilization : The process in which two gametes, a sperm and an egg, combine to form a new organism with a complete set of chromosomes.

from another genetic cell to get back to 46
Original cell duplicates its DNA

dna : The genetic material of the cell, highly radiosensitive and key in radiation interaction

and splits-same copy
Each of these two cells now divides but the DNA is not duplicated!
Existing genetic material is divided up between the four resulting
total cells-one chromosome to each cell instead of two.
Resulting cells are not exact copies of the original cell. Crossing

Crossing over of genetic material can lead to errors in the distribution of chromosomes in the cells : This highlights a potential risk during meiosis where incorrect chromosome separation can cause genetic disorders like Down Syndrome.

over of genetic material can

Crossing over of genetic material can lead to errors in the distribution of chromosomes in the cells : This highlights a potential risk during meiosis where incorrect chromosome separation can cause genetic disorders like Down Syndrome.

lead to errors in the distribution of

Crossing over of genetic material can lead to errors in the distribution of chromosomes in the cells : This highlights a potential risk during meiosis where incorrect chromosome separation can cause genetic disorders like Down Syndrome.

chromosomes

Crossing over of genetic material can lead to errors in the distribution of chromosomes in the cells : This highlights a potential risk during meiosis where incorrect chromosome separation can cause genetic disorders like Down Syndrome.

in the cells

Crossing over of genetic material can lead to errors in the distribution of chromosomes in the cells : This highlights a potential risk during meiosis where incorrect chromosome separation can cause genetic disorders like Down Syndrome.

cells can have one too many or too few
Ex. Downs

Downs Syndrome : A genetic disorder caused by the presence of all or part of a third copy of chromosome 21.

Syndrome

Downs Syndrome : A genetic disorder caused by the presence of all or part of a third copy of chromosome 21.

, Trisomy 1

Trisomy 13 : A genetic disorder caused by having an extra 13th chromosome, also known as Patau syndrome.

3, etc.
Tissues

tissues : Collections of similar cells performing a specific function in an organism.

&
Organs

organs : Structures composed of different types of tissues that work together to perform complex body functions.

organ system : A group of organs that work together to perform one or more functions. Examples include the nervous system and digestive system.

Similar collection of cells-tissues-organs-organ
system (nervous, digestive, etc.)-organism
What are examples of systems?
Immature cells or undifferentiated stem cells-
more radiosensitive
Cells that

Cells that have a high rate of division are more radiosensitive : Radiosensitivity refers to how susceptible cells are to damage from radiation, which is heightened in rapidly dividing cells.

radiosensitive : Refers to cells or tissues that are more susceptible to damage caused by exposure to ionizing radiation.

have a high rate of division are

Cells that have a high rate of division are more radiosensitive : Radiosensitivity refers to how susceptible cells are to damage from radiation, which is heightened in rapidly dividing cells.

radiosensitive : Refers to cells or tissues that are more susceptible to damage caused by exposure to ionizing radiation.

also

Cells that have a high rate of division are more radiosensitive : Radiosensitivity refers to how susceptible cells are to damage from radiation, which is heightened in rapidly dividing cells.

radiosensitive : Refers to cells or tissues that are more susceptible to damage caused by exposure to ionizing radiation.

more radiosensitive

Cells that have a high rate of division are more radiosensitive : Radiosensitivity refers to how susceptible cells are to damage from radiation, which is heightened in rapidly dividing cells.

radiosensitive : Refers to cells or tissues that are more susceptible to damage caused by exposure to ionizing radiation.

.
Will

organs : Structures composed of different types of tissues that work together to perform complex body functions.

study many types of effects on many organ
systems in later chapters
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