Irradiation of the red bone marrow and the health implications

Abstract

The physiology and function of the bone is looked at as to the role in housing bone marrow. The bone marrow and particularly the red bone marrow is discussed. Sources of radiation are discussed and the health implications highlighted for caution and for study or evaluation.

Key Words: Bone marrow, Irradiation, Radiation, Exposure, Interraction, Ionization, Dose

Journal of Biomedical Investigation Vol.2(2) 2004:52-56