P6.2.1 - Radiation And The Human Body Flashcards
1
Q
State examples of background radiation.
A
Food Ground and buildings Cosmic uses Artificial uses Radon gas in rocks
2
Q
When does contamination occur?
A
When radioactive material enters your body
3
Q
Can you remove radioactive material from your body once it has entered?
A
No
4
Q
What is irradiation?
A
When there is radiation outside your body but it can enter your body
5
Q
Why can ionising radiation cause cancer?
A
It can damage the DNA in your cells
6
Q
What are the benefits of radioactivity in your body?
A
They can change DNA and are the leading cause for evolution
