Outline
5.1

Introduction

5.2

General Nature of Internal Radiation Toxicity

5.3

Internal Contamination in Human Beings

5.

5.381

Methods

5.32

Findings and Interpretation
Beta Activity of the Urine
Radiochemical Analysis of the Urine: Estimate
of Body Burden

5.33

Source of Internal Contamination

5.34

Internal Radioactive Decontamination Therapy

5.35

Summary

Internal Contamination in Animals
5.41

Methods

5.42

Findings andInterpretation
Gross Observations
Radioactivity of Tissues and Excreta
Radiochemical Analysis of Tissues and Excreta

5.43

Autoradiographs

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Pathology

5.45

Egg Production in Chickens
Fertiity and Hatchability in Chickens

5.47

Internal Radioactive Decontamination Studies iv
Chickens

5.48

Summary

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