CONTENTS
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ABSTRACT
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
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ILLUSTRATIONS
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TABLES
CHAPTER 1
1.1
1.2
2.3
2.4
2.5
4.2
Gross Observations
Radioactivity of Tissues and Excreta
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INTERNAL CONTAMINATION IN ANIMALS
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3.2.3 Radiochemical Analysis of Tissues and Excreta
Autoradiographs
Pathology .
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Egg Production in Chickens
Fertility and Hatchability Studies in Chickens
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Internal Radioactive Decontamination Studies in Chickens
Summary and Conclusions .
CHAPTER 4
4.1
INTERNAL CONTAMINATION IN HUMAN BEINGS
Methods
Results and Discussion
3.2.1
3.2.2
3.3
3.4
3.5
3.6
3.7
3.8
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Methods
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Results and Discussion
2.2.1 Beta Activity of the Urine
2.2.2 Radiochemical Analysis of the Urine: Estimate of
Body Burden
Route of Entry of Internal Contamination
Internal Radioactive Decontamination Therapy .
Summary and Conclusions
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CHAPTER 3
3.1
3.2
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Objectives .
General Nature of Internal Radiation Toxicity
CHAPTER 2
2.1
2.2
INTRODUCTION
ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES
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Chemical and Physical Characteristics of Fallout Material
Radiochemical Analysis of Food, Water, and Soil
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