Somatic and Genetic Effects Flashcards by Eugene Chung

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What are somatic cells?

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ARe all the cells in the body except the reproductive cells.

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What are genetic cells?

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The reproductive cells (ova, sperm)

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What are some of the major somatic effects of radiation exposure?

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Induction of cancer, leukemia, and cataracts

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