ABSTRACT
The signs and symptoms produced by whole-body exposure are referred to as the radiation syndrome. Radiation syndromes have been divided into three major categories: (1) bone marrow syndrome, (2) gastrointestinal (GI) syndrome, and (3) central nervous system (CNS) syndrome. Each syndrome is defined by dose, survival time, and signs and symptoms. There are some differences and some similarities between the radiation syndromes in humans and in animals.
