I’ve tried to research this before, but I’m not all that knowledgeable of biology. It took me forever to realize that cancer is just basically erratic cells that deprive the rest of the body resources while also putting strain on organs, etc. I understand the concept of HOW radiation comes into being (sort’ve) but I guess I’m just really confused on what about radiation is so deadly/dangerous. What does it to do the body to give such a horrific response? (Please feel free to dumb it down as much as possible. Biology and chemistry are not my strong suit lol)
Edit: I also just saw a post from 7 years ago that kinda addressed it but all those fancy terms just flew over my head. So uh, how about literally explain this concept to me like I’m 5.
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Radiation is deadly because it damages you on a cellular level. Radiation is the fast moving particles streaming out of a radioactive material. These little pieces slam into your cells and tear them apart. This does one of three things to you.
-It kills the cell
-It damages the cell beyond its capability to repair and reproduce
Or
– it damages the cell, but It can reproduce and it reproduces itself in the damaged state.
Radiation poisoning isn’t poison, it’s just the bodies immune reaction to the damage to its cells and varies based on the damage.
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