A person begins to suffer radiation sickness at an exposure level of ________.

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Radiation sickness, also known as acute radiation syndrome (ARS), typically occurs when a person is exposed to very high levels of ionizing radiation. The threshold for ARS is generally considered to be around 100 rem (or 1 sievert). Symptoms can include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, fatigue, fever, and loss of white blood cells. Therefore, choice D) 100 rem is the best answer.

A Person Begins to Suffer Radiation Sickness at an Exposure