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Which part of human body is first highly affected by nuclear radiation ?
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- Eyes
- Lungs
- Skin
- Bone Marrow
Correct Option: C
When molten nuclear fuel melts through a nuclear power plant’s barriers, it causes a serious radiation leak. The radioactive materials will seep out to the surrounding environment, and into the air. Once in the upper atmosphere, high winds and jet streams could carry the dust to all places, and dropping radiation on everything, causing radiation poisoning. Radiation can penetrate deep inside the human body, and into the cells. Certain body parts are more specifically affected by exposure to different types of radiation sources. The areas of skin exposed to radiation will appear like severe sunburn, then sores may form, and skin infection may develop.