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This document discusses the effects of radiation on the human body. It begins by defining radiation as energy that can be electromagnetic or particulate, and can be ionizing or non-ionizing. Ionizing radiation is of main concern as it can change chemical properties in the body. Radiation comes from sources like cosmic rays, nuclear reactions, and medical procedures. The four main types of ionizing radiation are electrons, photons, charged particles, and neutrons. When radiation enters the body, it can direc
- Author
- Jessie
- Language
- EN