When ionizing radiation strike atoms or molecules in their paths they cause electrons to be knocked away, forming
gamma radiation, leading to death or dismemberment.
shielding,  highly reactive species that can cause undesirable effects in living tissue.
cancer, a life-threatening disease.
ions or free radicals, highly reactive species that can cause undesirable effects in living tissue.
Solution
Ionizing radiation is a type of energy released by atoms in the form of electromagnetic waves or particles
When a cell absorbs radiation, there are four possible effects on the cell.
• The cell may suffer enough damage to cause loss of proper function, and the cell will die.
• The cell may lose its ability to reproduce itself.
• The cell’s genetic code (i.e., the DNA) may be damaged such that future copies of the cell are altered, which may result in cancerous growth.
• The absorption of radiation by a cell may have no adverse effects.
The detrimental effects of ionizing radiation (IR) involve a highly orchestrated series of events that are amplified by endogenous signaling and culminating in oxidative damage to DNA, lipids, proteins, and many metabolites. Despite the global impact of IR, the molecular mechanisms underlying tissue damage reveal that many biomolecules are chemoselectively modified by IR
Radiation damage to tissue and/or organs depends on the dose of radiation received, or the absorbed dose which is expressed in a unit called the gray (Gy). The potential damage from an absorbed dose depends on the type of radiation and the sensitivity of different tissues and organs.
Conclusion
ALl options are valid depending on the strength and the length of the exposure to the ionizing radiation.
If one option is to be selected then it is D.
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When ionizing radiation strike atoms or molecules in their paths they.docx
1. When ionizing radiation strike atoms or molecules in their paths they cause electrons to be
knocked away, forming
gamma radiation, leading to death or dismemberment.
shielding,  highly reactive species that can cause undesirable effects in living tissue.
cancer, a life-threatening disease.
ions or free radicals, highly reactive species that can cause undesirable effects in living tissue.
A. gamma radiation, leading to death or dismemberment.
B. shielding,  highly reactive species that can cause undesirable effects in living tissue.
C. cancer, a life-threatening disease.
D.
ions or free radicals, highly reactive species that can cause undesirable effects in living
tissue.
Solution
Ionizing radiation is a type of energy released by atoms in the form of electromagnetic waves or
particles
When a cell absorbs radiation, there are four possible effects on the cell.
• The cell may suffer enough damage to cause loss of proper function, and the cell will die.
• The cell may lose its ability to reproduce itself.
• The cell’s genetic code (i.e., the DNA) may be damaged such that future copies of the
cell are altered, which may result in cancerous growth.
• The absorption of radiation by a cell may have no adverse effects.
The detrimental effects of ionizing radiation (IR) involve a highly orchestrated series of events
that are amplified by endogenous signaling and culminating in oxidative damage to DNA, lipids,
2. proteins, and many metabolites. Despite the global impact of IR, the molecular mechanisms
underlying tissue damage reveal that many biomolecules are chemoselectively modified by IR
Radiation damage to tissue and/or organs depends on the dose of radiation received, or the
absorbed dose which is expressed in a unit called the gray (Gy). The potential damage from an
absorbed dose depends on the type of radiation and the sensitivity of different tissues and organs.
Conclusion
ALl options are valid depending on the strength and the length of the exposure to the ionizing
radiation.
If one option is to be selected then it is D.
