THE BIOLOGICAL REACTION TO IONIZING RADIATIONS. ATOMIC STRUCTURE

Journal Article · Fri Mar 01 00:00:00 EST 1963 · Journal of Periodontology (U.S.) Absorbed Periodontics Title varies: J. Periodontol. - Periodontics, 1969

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1902/jop.1963.34.2.174· OSTI ID:4143302

Sears, T P

Basic principles of nuclear physics are surveyed in relation to biological and medical aspects of ionizing radiation. A discussion is presented of the following theories of biological injury: the theory of point heat, the radiochemical theory, colloid, chemical theory, physiochemical theory, disruption of tissue molecules by breakage of valence bonds, and theory of chromosomal injury. The irradiation syndromes are discussed, including: radiation sickness, the neurological syndrome, the gastroenteric syndrome, and the bone marrow syndrome. It is concluded that definitive data on biological injury, genetic mutations, maximum permissible exposure, and the chronic effects of radioactive fallout are not sufficiently established at this time to justify the apprehensive state now prevalent in America regarding radiation hazards. (BBB)

• Research Organization: Veterans Administration Hospital, Denver
• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE
• NSA Number: NSA-18-003536
• OSTI ID: 4143302
• Journal Information: Journal of Periodontology (U.S.) Absorbed Periodontics Title varies: J. Periodontol. - Periodontics, 1969, Vol. Vol: 34; Other Information: Orig. Receipt Date: 31-DEC-64
• Country of Publication: Country unknown/Code not available
• Language: English

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BIOLOGY AND MEDICINE
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MUTATIONS
NERVOUS SYSTEM
NUCLEAR THEORY
RADIATION EFFECTS
RADIATION INJURIES
RADIATION SICKNESS
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