For the acute radiation syndrome, in the 100-1,000 R range, death is mostly the result of damage to the _____ system.

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In the 100-1,000 R range, the most significant damage is inflicted on the hemopoietic system, resulting in a weakened immune system, a decreased quantity/quality of red and white blood cells, and eventually death from infection or bleeding. The gastrointestinal and central nervous systems can also suffer damage, but not as severely as the hemopoietic system. The integumentary system is affected at higher doses of radiation.

For the Acute Radiation Syndrome, in the 100-1,000 R Range