Practice question
What is the primary biological hazard associated with inhaling or ingesting alpha-emitting radioactive particles (e.g. Plutonium-239 or Americium-241)?
- Severe internal radiation dose directly to lung or bone tissue, causing severe long-term cellular and DNA damage
- Alpha particles pass straight through the body without hitting any cells
- Alpha particles cause instantaneous freezing of blood
- Alpha particles convert tissue into carbonated water
Answer: A — Severe internal radiation dose directly to lung or bone tissue, causing severe long-term cellular and DNA damage
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