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In the cardiovascular system, which is more affected by the radiations?(a) Capillaries(b) Artery(c) Vein(d) Cardiac MusclesThis question was posed to me in a national level competition.Question is taken from Radiation Therapy topic in portion Radiation Therapy of Clinical Science

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Correct answer is (a) CAPILLARIES

Best explanation: Same as other tissues, the capillaries which have fast dividing CELLS are more SUSCEPTIBLE to radiations. The cardiac MUSCLES, arteries, and veins are more STABLE as they are mature cells and so are not so easily damaged.



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