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Yes Gamma Rays can cause cancer, even a small exposure to Gamma ray can cause the risk of cancer, X-Rays and Visible light can cause cancer but need huge amounts of it exposed to the body, Gamma is used in Nuclear bombs because of all the energy it has, so if you're near a Nuclear bomb when it sets off, Your most likely to catch cancer ;)

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Why do UV rays only cause sunburn while X-rays and Gamma rays cause cancer?

But some UV rays do cause cancer.


How can gamma rays can cause and treat cancer?

Gamma rays can cause cancer by damaging the DNA within cells, leading to uncontrolled growth. In cancer treatment, gamma rays are used in radiation therapy to target and kill cancer cells. The high-energy radiation helps to destroy cancer cells and shrink tumors.


What is one use of gamma rays?

One use of gamma rays is in cancer treatment, where they can be directed at cancer cells to destroy them.


What does gamma cause?

Gamma rays, if strong enough, can cause cancer if you are around them too much. There are methods to stop it, though, but gamma rays are hard to prevent. They can be really unhealthy to the human body.


How do gamma rays affect a daily life?

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What is the reaction of the human body to gamma rays?

Gamma rays can penetrate deep into the body, damaging cells and DNA. Exposure to high levels can cause radiation sickness, with symptoms like nausea, vomiting, and hair loss. Long-term effects can include an increased risk of cancer and other health issues.


What types of radiation can cause cancer?

Ionizing radiation in the form of Gamma and X-Rays are hazardous to biologic organisms.


Do gamma rays really turn you into The Hulk?

Yes, however one of the prerequisites is that your name must be Bruce Banner. In Addition: No, gamma rays do not turn people into "The Hulk", but gamma rays can cause cancer. Various doses of gamma rays can cause changes to the blood, nausea, hair loss, hemorrhaging, and death. However, gamma rays are also useful for irradiation, sterilizing medical equipment, treating some types of cancer, and in nuclear medicine.


What are negative effects of gamma rays?

Gamma rays can cause cellular damage by breaking apart molecules within the body, leading to potential DNA damage and an increased risk of cancer. Exposure to high levels of gamma rays can also result in radiation sickness, which can cause symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, and in severe cases, organ failure.


Can gamma rays make a human being much powerful like the incredible HULK?

No, exposure to gamma rays will not give a person superhuman strength or turn them into the Hulk. In reality, exposure to gamma rays is extremely dangerous and can cause serious health issues such as radiation sickness, cancer, and even death. The Hulk is a fictional character created by Marvel Comics.


What are the use gamma rays?

An improved , more accurate type of X-ray , but more dangerous , as it can cause skin cancer .


Gamma rays and x rays are useful when used in?

Well , Gamma rays and X rays are both harmful and destructive in nature , but have significant advantages. 1. Gamma rays can destroy cancer cells and can treat cancer patients. 2. X rays can be used to check the human body for fracture , to treat the patient.