Rats subjected to 600 R total body radiation were studied. Changes in the epiphyseal cartilage were examined from the morphologic and enzymatic aspects, and were correlated with changes in the marrow contents and underlying bone. Changes noted were specific for radiation damage and were not caused by nutritional deficiencies.
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