Across
- 5. – A type of high-energy radiation often involved in nuclear accidents.
- 8. – A gland commonly affected by radioactive iodine.
- 9. – Energy transmitted in the form of waves or particles.
- 11. – One of the early symptoms of acute radiation sickness.
- 13. – Radiation type that can penetrate skin but not deep tissue.
- 14. – The unit used to measure radiation dose in the human body.
- 15. – A naturally occurring radioactive gas that can cause lung cancer.
- 16. – A change in DNA that can result from radiation exposure.
- 17. – One method through which internal radiation can enter the body.
Down
- 1. – The process of removing radioactive particles from the body or clothing.
- 2. – Protective barriers used to reduce radiation exposure.
- 3. – A long-term risk associated with exposure to radiation.
- 4. – Type of radiation exposure that happens inside the body.
- 6. – A radioactive isotope that accumulates in the thyroid.
- 7. – A device used to measure radiation exposure.
- 10. – A type of radiation particle that can be harmful if ingested.
- 12. – Radiation exposure that comes from outside the body.
