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A plot of tog mean after-survival as a funetton of datly exposure
according to equation
and

S,

5S, = 5, e

the survival at dose-rate I.

are shown for mammaltan spectes.

23k,

Mole

k D

where

5S,

ts the survival

The values of

k

and

5,

Data from Grahn and Sacher [G1]

[M2] discussed in general terms the problem of extrapolation be-

tween species.

He noted that experimental investigations are of value when they

lead to quantitative generalizations that must include within themselves some

allowance for any species difference.
respect:

Mole mentioned three possibilities in this

the opacification of the lens of the eye, which may depend inversely

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