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dry skin, burnt painful skin, leathery premature wrinkled skin, the possibility of the formation of melanoma.
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How would you use exposure in a sentence?
"Prolonged exposure to the sin's UV rays can be harmful.
What is the effect of longer exposure to ultraviolet light?
Prolonged exposure to ultraviolet light can have a number of effects on bacteria. For example, the exposure can lead to mutations in the bacteria's DNA or complete eradication of the bacteria, giving UV light antibacterial properties.
How would you use prolonged in a sentence?
Prolonged exposure to UV radiation can cause skin cancer.
Which of the following statements indicates the way in which the body's natural defenses protect the skin from the effects of UV damage?
Prolonged exposure to the sun induces melanin dispersion, which in turn acts as a natural sunscreen.
What are the dangers of ultra violet?
Prolonged exposure to UV rays can result in sunburn, premature aging and skin cancer.
What short term effects can uv exposure have?
Short term effects can be rashes, itchiness, dryness and sunburn.
When did the aging effects of the sun and UV exposure become a hot topic in the US?
The aging effects of UV were not a hot topic earlier. With the ozone hole, it came into focus.
What does the ozone layer of the atmosphere have to do with skin?
The ozone layer blocks out Ultra Violet (UV) light that causes sunburn, and with prolonged exposure, skin cancer.
What type of light is most dangerous to the back of the eye?
The sun's primary danger to us comes in the form of UV light or radiation. UV radiation is a component of solar radiation. Artificial sources like welding machines, tanning beds, and lasers can also give off UV radiation. There are three types of UV radiation. UV-C is absorbed by the ozone layer and does not present any threat. UV-A and UV-B radiation can have adverse long- and short-term effects on the eyes and vision. Both long- and short-term exposure to UV radiation can harm the eyes, affect vision, and compromise overall eye health. There are several eye diseases and conditions caused or aggravated by exposure to UV radiation: Macular Degeneration. Cataracts.. Pterygium. Often called "surfer's eye." Skin Cancer. Skin cancer in and around the eyelids is also linked to prolonged UV exposure. Photokeratitis. Also known as corneal sunburn or "snow blindness."
Why is it dangerous to stay in the sun for too long?
because you'll get a bad sunburn and if you get that bad you might get cancer! Other than the obvious reason that sunburns are painful, prolonged sun exposure, especially without protection such as sunscreen can have serious health effects. Sunlight produces UV rays which can accelerate skin aging, and which also damage DNA in cells which leads to cancer.
What are sources of exposure to uv radiation?
The sources of exposure to UV radiations are many. Skin is the main entrance for UV.
What are some of the health risks associated with tanning booths?
Tanning booths have a large number of health risks. The biggest risk is developing skin cancer, which can be caused by prolonged exposure to UV light, and skin damage from the pigment in your skin cells changing. It is much safer to use fake tanning instead.
