Science W4 L3 - Effects of radiation to humans Flashcards
1
Q
long-term, low level exposure to radiation. e.g. cancer and genetic effects
A
Stochastic Effects
2
Q
exposure to a HIGH level of radiation
gets more severe as the amount of radiation increases
e.g. Sterile/Infertility, Cataracts
A
Non-stochastic
3
Q
small rise in body temperature (0.2°C)
A
Radio Waves
4
Q
internal heating of body tissue
A
Microwaves
5
Q
causes skin to burn
A
Infrared
6
Q
damages the retina at the back of the eye
A
Visible Light
7
Q
skin cancer, eye damage, premature skin-aging
A
UV
8
Q
cancer, cell death
A
X-ray
9
Q
DNA Damage, mutation, cell death
A
Gamma Ray
