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Bookmark or Share- Effects on the Egg & Sperm - Radiation AnswersRadiation Effects on the Egg and Sperm. Genetic effects (those that are seen in the children of the exposed person) are possible when the egg or sperm is irradiated; however, this effect has not been demonstrated in humans. The concern of most patients is whether radiation exposure to the egg or sperm will result in birth defects.
- Common Radiation MythsThe amount of radiation to which we are exposed (0.00001 to 0.002 mSv per scan) is much lower than what we receive daily from natural background radiation (about 0.01 mSv). “The cow had two heads as a result of radiation releases from the local nuclear power plant.”
- Effects of Radiation10,000 mSv or more can cause a breakdown of the intestinal lining, leading to internal bleeding, which can lead to illness and death when the dose is to the abdomen. >15,000 mSv or more locally to the skin can cause skin reddening and blistering. Radiation Answers provides information about the effects of radiation exposure on the human body ...
- Sources & Uses of RadiationRadiation & Me. Many uses of radiation help to ensure the high quality and safety of our daily lives. Smoke detectors to warn us of fire, x-ray machines to detect weapons or other devices in luggage and cargo, and certain types of imaging to look for diseases are all application of radiation for the benefit of society.
- Medical Uses for RadiationMedical Uses. There are many uses of radiation in medicine. The most well known is using x rays to see whether bones are broken. The broad area of x-ray use is called radiology. Within radiology, we find more specialized areas like mammography, computerized tomography (CT), and nuclear medicine (the specialty where radioactive material is ...
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