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What is the effect of LD50 30 radiation on human skin?
LD50/30 radiation refers to the dose of radiation required to kill (LD=Lethal Dose) 50% of the test cohort within 30 days. Its normally specified for a particular species, rats, rabbits etc and is thought to be about 3-4 Sieverts in humans. The wikipedia article "Radiation Poisoning" has a table of effects of increasing radiation on humans. Note that at 3-4 Sv there are no skin effects if it is whole body exposure. If it is localised exposure then there will be radiation burns followed by erythema.
What are the useful effects of amoeba?
What are the long term effects of an amoeba in humans?
Are ultrasonic waves and electromagnetic waves safe for humans?
Yes and no. For both it depends both on the frequency and dosage received in the exposure. Anything is lethal at high enough dosage!
Why does electromagnetic radiation cause cellular damage to humans?
The most common exposure to electromagnetic radiation is from the use of cell phones. It is a minor almost minute exposure. Why it can damage the cell structure of humans is because it is toxic it is simply because it is radiation.
Can humans see visible light?
Ultraviolet light is invisible to the human eye. UV light is found in sunlight and is emitted by electric arcs and specialized lights such as black lights. It can cause chemical reactions, and causes many substances to glow or fluoresce. Most ultraviolet is classified as non-ionizing radiation.
Can humans feel radioactivity?
Not actual radiation, but you feel the effects
What are the negative effects of alpha radiation?
the negative effects of alpha radiation in general, alpha is of small risk to humans. compared to it's cousin's, beta and gamma.
What dangers do laser scanners have on humans?
radiation or burns or non visible effects like types of cancer
What is the effect of LD50 30 radiation on human skin?
LD50/30 radiation refers to the dose of radiation required to kill (LD=Lethal Dose) 50% of the test cohort within 30 days. Its normally specified for a particular species, rats, rabbits etc and is thought to be about 3-4 Sieverts in humans. The wikipedia article "Radiation Poisoning" has a table of effects of increasing radiation on humans. Note that at 3-4 Sv there are no skin effects if it is whole body exposure. If it is localised exposure then there will be radiation burns followed by erythema.
What is the effects of Alpha radiation?
The effects differs that what it is effecting if we talk about humans than in general, alpha radiation is of small risk to humans. Compared to its cousins, beta and gamma particles, alpha radiation has an extremely low penetration depth and is often completely blocked by the outer layers of skin or even the surrounding air. Although external exposure poses little to no risk to humans, internal exposure, such as through inhalation or ingestion, can prove to be extremely damaging to the body. It causes cancer kidney damage radiation poisoning
Can scorpions survive radiation?
Like any creature, yes, they can survive a certain limit. They can withstand higher amounts of radiation than humans, but will still succumb to its effects at some point.
Can a dog take promethizine?
yes, BUT in a much smaller dosage AND a dog will have the same side effects as a human. Most vets do not recommend human medication to animals since the dog MIGHT have a different effects to the medication than humans.
Is phone radiation harmful to humans?
Phone radiation can be harmful to humans. It is harmful when the person is on the phone a lot.
Is infrared radiation to human?
infrared radiation is invisible to humans
What is radiation ultraviolet?
Ultraviolet radiation is the portion of the electromagnetic spectrum extending from the violet end of visible light to the X-ray region. Ultraviolet (UV) radiation lies between wavelengths of about 400 nanometres and 10 nanometres, corresponding to frequencies of 7.5 × 1014 Hz to 3 × 1016 Hz. Most UV rays from the Sun are absorbed by the Earth's ozone layer. UV has low penetrating power, so its effects on humans are limited to the skin. These effects include stimulation of production of vitamin D, sunburn, suntan, aging signs, and carcinogenic changes. UV radiation is also used to treat jaundice in newborns, to sterilize equipment, and to produce artificial light.
What were the effects of radiation exposure on humans in hiroshima?
The results are called acute radiation syndrome. These begin within a day of exposure. There will be GI tract problems, falling blood counts, neurological signs, even death. You are probably aware of radiation treatment for cancer and the loss of hair.
What type of radiation is given off by humans?
thermal radiation = heat
