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What places have been exposed to radiation?
Los AlamosHiroshimaNagasakiChernobylThat nuclear power plant in Japan
What scientific discoveries or technologies have been made to fix or maintain nuclear radiation?
none so far :)
Which is not a symptom of nuclear radiation?
Nuclear radiation can cause many symptoms but they are mostly to do with cancer and damage to the white blood cells. I don't think radiation has been shown to affect mental disturbances like depression or schizophrenia, however you should address this to medical categories of questions.
What are the Nuclear radiation symptoms?
Symptoms of radiation exposure can include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, hair loss, skin burns, and in severe cases, organ failure. Long-term effects can include an increased risk of cancer and other chronic health conditions. It's important to seek medical attention if you suspect you have been exposed to high levels of radiation.
People who have been exposed to excessive radiation often experience mutations If these mutations only occur in somatic body cells these people may?
If mutations only occur in somatic body cells, these individuals will not pass these mutations on to their offspring. However, they may develop abnormal growths, cancers, or other health issues due to the changes in their cells caused by the radiation exposure. Regular monitoring and medical care will be necessary to manage any potential health consequences.
Ultraviolet radiation can cause mutations in the DNA of skin cells that have been overexposed to the sun This mutated DNA has no effect on future offspring because?
mutations in skin cells do not affect germline cells, which are responsible for passing DNA to offspring. Only mutations in germline cells can be passed down to future generations. Skin cell mutations typically only impact the individual with the mutation.
Give four examples of environmental mutagens?
Ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun can cause DNA damage. Certain chemicals found in pollution, such as benzene and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, can act as mutagens. Ionizing radiation from sources like X-rays or nuclear fallout can induce mutations. Heavy metals like arsenic and lead have been linked to mutagenic effects on living organisms.
A worker at a nuclear power plant has noticed that his dosimeter alarm has been activated. What might this indicate?
Answer this question… Radiation is being released from the reactor.
How does uv light cause skin cancer?
NovaNet/GradPoint answer: The radiation damages a person's DNA, which causes a mutation that makes the cell divide out of control. The radiation damages the DNA in cells, causing mutations. Eventually some of the mutations will be of imperfect cells that do not function properly but are still able to reproduce. These can form skin cancers such as melanoma.
Is nuclear fission dangerous?
Yes. But the risks can be managed, and we have nuclear power stations that testify to that. Certainly there have been accidents that speak to the dangers. People died of radiation sickness in some accidents. But there are a number of operating nuclear plants around the world that are critical right now and generating heat to make electricity. The cost-benefit ratio appears to be something that governments and (the majority of) society are willing to accept in allowing these plants to go online and operate.
How has nuclear chemistry changed medicine?
Nuclear chemistry has changed medicine and made it more efficient. Radiation controls have been used to change the chemical properties of various aspects of the medicine industry.
The damaging effects of radiation on the body are a result of?
Radiation has two primary bad effects: mutation and cellular damage. Radiation has been shown to be a strong mutagen; that is, to cause a much higher level of random changes during cell mitosis (replication/reproduction). As the odds that a mutation are harmful are much higher than it being beneficial, radiation will generally cause a large number of bad mutations to occur. This usually results in some form of cancer. Direct cellular damage is also possible from radiation. This is due to radiation being able to break DNA and RNA strands, not just cause mutations in them. Thus, radiation can directly lead to premature (or, even immediate) cell death.
