Why dont they cover your head with a lead apron when you get x rays?

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2007-11-13 14:48:02 · 2 answers · asked by lex k 1 in Health ➔ Other - Health

Your head isn't radiosensitive like your reproductive organs. Besides, how would you breathe?

2007-11-15 16:27:43 · answer #1 · answered by RadTech - BAS RT(R)(ARRT) 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋

Good question. Perhaps they are more concerned about the reproductive organs, in an effort to prevent mutation in future generations.

2007-11-14 00:49:31 · answer #2 · answered by Jax 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋