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November 23, 2008
Radiation Biology Assignment
Definitions: Chapter 8
EFFECTS OF RADIATION:
3. Cellular Regeneration
A. Is A Process Where Damaged Cells Are Replaced By New Cells
Of The Same Cell Type.
RADIATION HISTOPATHOLOGY
DEFINITIONS:
1. Cytoplasmic Alteration
A. Cellular Swelling:
1. The Net Effect Of Cell Swelling Is A Gain Of Water By The Cell
Causing The Cell To Swell With Inactivation Of The Na+ /K+
ATPase Energy Dependent Pump Causing Sodium
To Accumulate In The Cell & Potassium To Diffuse Out Of The
Cell.
B. Vacuolization:
1. Is The Formation Of Vacuoles In Cells.
2. Vacuoles Are Membrane Bound Cavities Within A Cell Which
Often Containing A Watery Liquid Or Secretion.
2. Mitochondrial Distortion:
A. Involves Alteration In The Structure Of The Mitochondrion
In The Cell
4. Nuclear Changes:
A. Nuclear Swelling:
1. An Increase Size Or Volume Of The Nucleus As A Result Of
Internal Pressure.
B. Nuclear Vacuolization:
1. Involves The Formation Of A Vacuole Which Is A Membrane
Bound Cavity Often Containing A Watery Liquid Or Secretion
In The Cell Nucleus.
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