Doses and Biological Effects
Introduction
Four Basic Radiation Types
Introduction
Alpha
Beta
Beta +
Gamma
Quiz
Classification of Biological Effects
Introduction
Source of Data
Basic Radiobiology
Deterministic Effects
Stochastic effects
Quiz 1
Hereditary defects
Factors affecting damage to cells
Types of cell damage
Quiz 2
Concepts of Risk
Introduction
Occupational Exposure
Loss of Life Expectancy
Risks relative to other occupations
Quiz 1
Sources of Exposure
Data on occupational exposure
Total Radiation Dose to the UK Population
Quiz 2
Annual Limits on Intake (ALI)
Introduction
ALI factors
ALI Models
Quiz
Medical Internal Radiation Dose (MIRD)
Introduction
Steps in the MIRD Calculation
Further Information
Quiz
Key Points
Radiobiology and the Classification of Biological Effects
Quiz 2
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