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Radiation Basics Made Simple Segment 4: Biological Effects of Radiation

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

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Assumes interest and some biology. Education, not medical advice.

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CDC training on how radiation exposure affects the human body and its biological systems.

Radiation Basics Made Simple is a training module that introduces participants to the fundamentals of radiation and radioactivity. Radiation Basics Made Simple features an enhanced lecture-style video and interactive knowledge checks to deliver and reinforce key concepts. This segment describes radiation health effects and how our bodies react to radiation exposure. Visit the Radiation Basics Made Simple training page to view other segments and take the knowledge checks: cdc.gov/radiation-emergencies/php/training/rad-basics.html

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