Skin burns, loss of hair, drop in white blood cells, etc are examples of:
Correct answer: A. somatic effect
- A. somatic effect
- B. genetic effect
- C. metbolism effect
- D. mutation effect
Explanation
Somatic effects refer to the immediate and direct effects of radiation exposure on the body's tissues and organs. Skin burns, loss of hair, and a drop in white blood cells are examples of somatic effects.
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