Of the following hereditary effects,which are considered to be late stochastic effects from exposure to ionizing radiation?
1)Decreased birth weight
2)Increased stillbirths
3)Infant and childhood mortality

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Late stochastic effects are those that occur many years after exposure to radiation and are not related to the dose received. Decreased birth weight, increased stillbirths, and infant and childhood mortality are all considered to be late stochastic effects.

Of the Following Hereditary Effects,which Are Considered to Be Late