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How do scientists use electromagnetic energy to fight cancer cells?
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∙ 11y ago
X-rays are sometimes used.
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Various types of electromagnetic waves are used depending on the type, stage, and location of the cancer; and the condition of the patient. Proton, neutron, ion, photon, or electron beams may be used. Radiation therapy is effective because it damages (ionizes the atoms in) the DNA cells of the encroaching tissues. Often, directed beams, from several different directions are aimed at, and focused on, the harmful tissue. This way, maximum harm is applied to the offending tissues, while harm to healthy tissues is minimized.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 11y agoRadiation treatment for cancer is in the form of electromagnetic radiation in the gamma ray range, which is capable of killing cells, whether healthy or cancerous, but which kills cancer cells more than it kills healthy cells, so you get sick from radiation therapy, but if things go as planned, you recover, both from the radiation sickness and from the cancer.
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∙ 14y agoGamma Rays are used to kill cancer cells- this is chemotheraphy
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∙ 9y agoelectromagnetic waves are considered as?
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∙ 15y agoradioactive
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How can scientists know when cells are cancerous?
Because they appear mutated compared to other "normal" cells. Multiple mutations in one cell leads to cancer. Some look similar to normal cells, most don't, google for images of different types of cancer cells
Which characteristic of body cells require large amounts of energy?
Cellular Respiration. Your cells need energy in the form of glucose to produce ATP (usable energy)
What is radiation treatments?
Radiation treatment, or radiation therapy is a form of cancer treatment. It uses high doses of intense energy to kill the cancer cells.
How are electromagnetic fields linked to cancer?
Radiation of high frequency can penetrate cells. If it strikes a section of DNA on the way through, the energy changes involved can easily damage the structure, causing mutations which lead to cancer.
Why do cancer cells have ribosomes in them?
Cancer cells are fast multiplying cells. Ribosomes help in cellular reproduction. Hence Cancer cells have ribosomes to assist them in multiplying. Hope this helps!
What enzyme is present in cancer cells which scientists believe allows the cancer cells?
D. Telomerase
What enzyme is present in cancer cells which scientists believe allows the cancer cells to keep growing indefinitely?
It is telomerase
Radiation treatment kills cancer cells by?
by killing cancer cells with high-energy waves.
What type of electromagnetic waves can be used to kill cancer?
gamma waves, they kill most cells
Which element on the periodic table is used to kill cancer cells?
In terms of the Electromagnetic spectrum, Gamma radiation and X-rays are usually used to treat cancer patients in a process called Radiotherapy, as these are the highest energy forms of the EM spectrum. However, other forms of radiation such as high-energy neutrons are being used, which do not belong to the EM spectrum.
Why have scientists changed their views about electricity?
they have because they found energy cells
How can scientists know when cells are cancerous?
Because they appear mutated compared to other "normal" cells. Multiple mutations in one cell leads to cancer. Some look similar to normal cells, most don't, google for images of different types of cancer cells
How can radiation cure some types of cancer?
The main scooby dooby on this is that the bioligical damage done to some kinds of cells by exposure to radiation is greater than others. And we frequently see that cancer cells will "take more hits" and die if irradiated than many kinds of "regular" cells will. Radiation (either electromagnetic or particulate) causes ionization in tissue when it is of sufficient energy. A microwave oven will not cause this, but higher energy electromagnetic waves will cause it. So will particulate radiation. The chemical bonds that hold DNA together can be broken by ionizing radiation, and this kind of damage is difficult (if not impossible) for the cell to repair. If we can damage a large number of cancer cells with a minimum of damage to surrounding tissue, radiation therapy can be prescribed for the treatment of some kinds of malignant neoplasms.
What kind of EMR helps fight cancer?
The type of electromagnetic radiation that is used to fight cancer is gamma radiation. Gamma radiation is a type of ionizing radiation, which breaks the chemical bonds in cells, which makes it useful in treating cancer.
Which characteristic of body cells require large amounts of energy?
Cellular Respiration. Your cells need energy in the form of glucose to produce ATP (usable energy)
Radiation most likely destroys cancer cells by inducing a process called?
Radiation therapy primarily destroys cancer cells through a process called apoptosis, which is programmed cell death. When cancer cells are exposed to high-energy radiation, such as X-rays or gamma rays, it damages the DNA within the cells. This damage can lead to the activation of signaling pathways that trigger apoptosis, causing the cancer cells to die. Radiation therapy is designed to target and kill cancer cells while minimizing damage to healthy surrounding tissues. By inducing apoptosis in cancer cells, radiation therapy aims to shrink tumors and reduce the spread of cancer throughout the body.
Why have scientists changed views about electricity and flow of current new discoveries were made?
Scientists changed their views on Current and electricity flows because they have made new discoveries on energy cells. They have discovered new types of cells to carry energy in different battery brands.
