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Species LD 50/30
Rabbit 7.5 Gy
Rat 7.1 Gy
Mouse 6.4 Gy
Hamster 6.1 Gy
Guinea pig 4.5 Gy
Man 3.0 Gy
Dog 2.5 Gy
EARLY EFFECTS OF RADIATION:-
The intensive irradiation of the entire body severely
depletes radiosensitive cells in many organs
simultaneously. The combined effect produces
radiation sickness (acute radiation syndrome).
THE DEGREE OF INJURY TO
DIFFERENT TISSUES/ORGANS BY
RADIATION:-
Lymphoid tissue: within 15 min. after a moderate dose,
there is marked reduction in cell division among
lymphocytes & many show necrotic changes.