Which of the following describes radiation damage that increases the probability of causing a late effect but will not increase the severity of the effect?

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Stochastic effects are randomly occurring effects that do not have a threshold and are directly related to the dose of radiation received. These effects have no relation to the severity of radiation damage but increase the probability of late effects, such as cancer or genetic mutations. Chronic effects are those that occur after a prolonged or continuous exposure to radiation, while congenital effects are those that occur in offspring due to radiation exposure of their parents. Nonstochastic effects have a threshold and severity of damage is directly related to the dose of radiation received.

Which of the Following Describes Radiation Damage That Increases the Probability