Abstract

a source of alpha, beta, and gamma radiation, and ingestion could cause physiological damage. When radioactive materials are deposited in the body, the effects depend upon several factors ( 1 ) including : [ 1 ] site of deposition ; [2] physical half life; [3] biological half life; [4] type of deposition local or entire body; [5] type of radiation; and [6] energy. The changes that are produced may not appear until the dangerous material has resided in the body for many years and irreparable physical damage has been done (2).

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