Title: Explain the chemical reactions that occur when water is exposed to ionizing radiation.
Course: Radiologic Technology II (14105-II) > Section: Examining Radiobiology

Explanation should include the following concepts:

- The human body is 95 percent water.
- Ionizing radiation breaks down bonds between hydrogen atoms in the body, resulting in the potential formation of free radicals, which are responsible for aging, tissue damage, and possibly some diseases.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What percentage of the human body is comprised of water?
- What is radiolysis?
- What are free radicals?