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The skin is exposed to substances through direct contact with chemicals in products such as lotions, cosmetics, or detergents, as well as through environmental factors like pollution or UV radiation. These substances can penetrate the skin and be absorbed into the bloodstream, potentially causing irritation or other adverse effects.

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When people are exposed to excess UV radiation what can happen?

When people are exposed to excess UV or ultraviolet radiations they can be exposed to various fatal diseases. Most common of them being skin cancer and eye cataract.


Why do you need skin tissue?

Skin tissue serves as a protective barrier against pathogens and harmful substances, regulates body temperature, and helps to prevent dehydration. It also contains sensory receptors that allow us to sense touch, pressure, and temperature. Additionally, skin tissue plays a role in the synthesis of vitamin D when exposed to sunlight.


What is the organ that synthesizes vitamin?

Vitamins are substances which are not produced by the body, and therefore are necessarily obtained from the diet.


When an individual is exposed to extremely low air temperatures the vasculature of the skin will dilate so that blood will flush into skin capillary beds and heat will be dissipated?

False. When someone is exposed to low temperatures, the vasculature of the skin will constrict to conserve heat. When exposed to high temperatures, your vasculature will dilate to dissipate heat.


What substances pass through the human skin both good and bad?

Substances that can pass through the skin include medications, toxins, chemicals, and certain minerals. Good substances like moisturizers and vitamins can be delivered through the skin to benefit the body, while harmful substances like pesticides and heavy metals can also penetrate the skin and cause harm. The skin's permeability depends on various factors such as molecular size, solubility, and concentration of the substance.

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burning melting blistering of the skin where the compounds hit.


Which on is a priority for immediate decontamination from CBRN contamination?

Exposed Skin


Does polyester bleach easily when exposed to certain substances or conditions"?

Polyester does not bleach easily when exposed to substances or conditions.


What kind of skin care is recommended for regularly exposed skin?

There are many products that are recommended for regularly exposed skin. One can find them at drugstores and pharmacies. One of the products used to treat exposed skin is Exposed Skin Care by Exposed Acne Treatment. It is also offered online at Amazon.


Why do cuts burn when they come into contact with certain substances or are exposed to air?

When cuts come into contact with certain substances or are exposed to air, they may burn because the nerve endings in the skin are irritated, causing a sensation of heat or discomfort. This can be due to the body's inflammatory response to the injury, which can make the area feel sensitive or painful.


What is decontaminate?

Exposed Skin


Why animal skin cancer is lower?

This is most likely because most animals don't have as much exposed skin as humans, if you have more exposed skin you are more susceptible to skin cancer.


What is immediate decontamination?

Exposed Skin


What is the name of the substances that gives skin and hair its pigment?

The name of substances that gives skin and hair its pigment is melanin


Does your skin lighten over time?

If your skin is not exposed to sunlight again the skin pigment will lighten.


Does Skin Cancer ItchCom?

Skin Cancer Will Itch if exposed to Sun Light


What begins when a precursor molecule is exposed to ultraviolet light in the skin?

Vitamin D production begins when a precursor molecule is exposed to ultraviolet light in the skin.