Which of the following is a stochastic effect of radiation?
Alopecia in the irradiated portal
Local desquamation in the irradiated field
Genetic mutation
All of the above
Ans. C. Genetic mutationIn deterministic/stochastic effects of radiation: Independent of the total dose of radiation. It is an all are none phenomenon.e.g. Genetic mutations.Deterministic/Non stochastic effects of radiation. Depend on the total dose of radiation given, e.g. Alopecia in the irradiated portal.
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