Radiosensitivity of Mice in Relation to Heightened Metabolic Activity During and Immediately Prior to Exposure to 220 KV X-rays

Author

M. Rosalie Henneke, Marquette University

Date of Award

5-25-1953

Degree Type

Bachelors Essay

Degree Name

Bachelor of Science (BS)

Department

Biological Sciences

First Advisor

J.P. O'Brien

Second Advisor

Virgil Roach

Abstract

The manner in which certain factors influence the susceptibility of protoplasmic systems to ionizing radiations is not as yet well understood. Of prime importance among these factors is metabolic rate; it has been demonstrated that there exists a definite re­lationship between metabolic level and the lethal effects of such radiations. At the outset it must be pointed out that there are two principal problems in this connection; that is to say, radiosensitivity can be studied in relation to metabolic rate prevailing during or subsequent to exposure. One of the most frequently used criterion of radiosusceptability is mortality rate.

Comments

A Thesis submitted to the Faculty of the College of Liberal Arts, Marquette University, in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of Bachelor of Science

Recommended Citation

Henneke, M. Rosalie, "Radiosensitivity of Mice in Relation to Heightened Metabolic Activity During and Immediately Prior to Exposure to 220 KV X-rays" (1953). Bachelors’ Theses. 538.
https://epublications.marquette.edu/bachelor_essays/538