How Does Radiation Effect Our Bodies?
Exposure to radioactive substances effects different organs and cells in our bodies. Each exposure to radiation causes
the development of at least one cellular lesion in the body. The body then has between 6-12 hours to
repair the damage. There are scientists
who believe that there is a threshold below which the body does not recognize
the assault and does not mobilize an immune response. If the lesion is not repaired, the cell can
eventually divide and cause cancer. Therefore the body can accumulate large amounts of radiation over time without responding.
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