Question

Which of the following symptoms indicate radiation sickness?

(a) Red and ulcerated skin 

(b) Nausea and anaemia 

(c) Nausea and loss of hair 

(d) Ulcerated skin, nausea and loss of hair

Answer 1

The correct option is (d) Ulcerated skin, nausea and loss of hair.

Explanation:

Even lower doses of radiations cause serious damages like skin burns, nausea, loss of hairs and nails, change in blood cell count, prolonged exposure causes formation of tumours, cancer. High dose (lethal radiation exposer) may cause instant death.