In general, is the average person more likely to suffer chronic radiation effects or acute radiation effects? Question 13 options: Slightly more likely to be chronic Almost always chronic Slightly more likely to be acute Almost always acute
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- Acute radiation effects occur shortly after a high dose of radiation exposure, typically within hours to days. These effects include radiation sickness, burns, and acute radiation syndrome. - Chronic radiation effects develop over a long period, often years, Show more…
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