The period of time following acute radiation exposure in which visible effects are seen is called the:
incident period
latent period
exposure period
manifest period
manifest period
Rationale: The manifest period is when symptoms appear in result of the exposure. Symptoms could include confusion, low blood counts, severe diarrhea, epilation, infection, and cardiovascular difficulty.
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