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 Radiation toxicity affects different organs with varying sensitivity. The testis is highly radiosensitive due to the constant production of sperm cells, leading to infertility at low doses. Bone marrow, vital for blood cell formation, is also extremely sensitive—damage can result in immunosuppression, anemia, or even fatal aplastic anemia. While both are critical, bone marrow toxicity can cause systemic failure, whereas testicular damage primarily affects reproductive function. Understanding organ-specific responses is crucial in radiotherapy and nuclear medicine.
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