Why are the tissues of a young child generally more sensitive to radiation than those of an older adult?

Giải thích

Rapidly dividing, immature cells are more radiosensitive, and a child's longer remaining lifespan gives more time for late effects to develop, which is why pediatric exposure settings must be reduced. Children have thinner, less dense bone rather than thicker cortical bone. Absorbing fewer photons would reduce dose, not concentrate damage, and a shorter latent period does not prevent injury.