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The correct answer is D. Ovaries/testis.
The ovaries and testes are the most radiosensitive organs in the body. This means that they are more likely to be damaged by radiation than other organs. Radiation can damage the ovaries and testes in a number of ways, including:
- Decreasing the number of eggs or sperm produced. This can lead to infertility.
- Damaging the DNA of eggs or sperm. This can increase the risk of birth defects in children conceived after exposure to radiation.
- Causing cancer. Radiation can increase the risk of cancer of the ovaries or testes.
The risk of radiation-induced damage to the ovaries or testes depends on a number of factors, including:
- The dose of radiation received.** The higher the dose, the greater the risk of damage.
- The age of the person at the time of exposure.** Children are more sensitive to the effects of radiation than adults.
- The type of radiation.** Some types of radiation, such as gamma rays, are more damaging than others.
- The organs that are exposed.** The ovaries and testes are more sensitive to the effects of radiation than other organs.
If you are concerned about the risk of radiation exposure, you should talk to your doctor.