What type of damage do deterministic effects of radiation typically cause?

Deterministic effects of radiation are characterized by a direct correlation between the dose received and the severity of the outcome. These effects can lead to permanent and non-reversible damage, meaning that once they occur, they cannot be undone. Examples of deterministic effects include skin burns, radiation sickness, or damage to organs which manifest beyond certain threshold doses.

In contrast, the other types of effects mentioned often don’t exhibit the same dose-response relationship or permanence. Transient and self-limiting effects are typically associated with stochastic effects, which can occur without a threshold amount of exposure, and often resolve on their own. Minor and manageable effects suggest slight and reversible consequences, which contrasts with the severe impacts of deterministic effects that can lead to significant health issues. Unpredictable and sporadic effects do not align with the well-defined relationship seen in deterministic outcomes, as these effects are more commonly associated with stochastic risks where probability rather than certainty governs the risk outcome.