Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

1. The hematologic syndrome is caused by an acute whole-body radiation dose of approximately 10–90 rad and has an immediate effect on blood-forming organs.
2. The latent stage is the first stage of acute radiation syndrome at which the onset of symptoms occur.
3. Energy transferred from ionizing radiation to a cell’s cytoplasm can produce free radicals.
4. The recovery or death stage is dependent on the radiation dose; the body will begin to recover generally with doses greater than 600 rad.
5. The prodromal stage is the stage at which symptoms become visibly noticeable.

1. FALSE The hematologic syndrome is caused by an acute whole-body radiation dose of approximately 100–1000 rad.
2. FALSE The prodromal stage is the first stage of acute radiation syndrome at which the onset of symptoms occur.
3. TRUE Free radicals result in production of carcinogens.
4. FALSE Death is inevitable at a whole-body radiation dose of 1000 rad or greater.
5. FALSE The manifest stage is the stage at which symptoms become visibly noticeable.