The effect of radiation on some biochemical and physiological variables of people exposed to radiation

Section: Research Article
Issue
Vol. 3 No. 1 (2025): Journal of Rafidain Environment January 2025
Published
Oct 6, 2025
Pages
28-40

Abstract

   This study was conducted to determine the effect of radiation exposure on some blood components, liver functions and cortisol hormone for individuals not exposed to radiation and those exposed to radiation. (80) blood samples were collected from males only, non-smokers, non-alcoholics and free from chronic diseases, their ages ranged between (20-60) years. The samples were divided into two groups, the first group included (40) blood samples from individuals not exposed to radiation, while the second group included (40) blood samples from individuals exposed to radiation and in the same age groups. Venous blood samples were collected at a rate of (4-6) ml from each person, taking into consideration the exclusion of any hemolytic samples in order to exclude false results.  The results showed that there was a significant increase in platelets (PLT), a significant decrease in red blood cells (RBCS), a significant decrease in white blood cells (WBCS), a significant increase in the activity of the enzyme alkaline phosphatase (ALP), and the activity of the enzyme aspartate aminotransferase (AST), and also a significant increase in the hormone cortisol in the group of people exposed to radiation compared to the group of people not exposed to radiation.

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Authors

Ahmed rija al moustafa
Zahra Izideen Dallalbashi

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https://doi.org/10.33899/jre.v3i1.49908
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