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Yes, high doses of x-rays can damage and even kill cells by breaking the chemical bonds in DNA molecules, leading to cell death. However, low doses of x-rays are commonly used for medical imaging because the level of radiation exposure is typically too low to cause significant cell damage.
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What is virotherapy and how does it work?
Virotherapy is a type of treatment that uses viruses to target and kill cancer cells. The viruses are modified to selectively infect and destroy cancer cells while leaving healthy cells unharmed. Once inside the cancer cells, the viruses replicate and cause the cells to burst, ultimately leading to the death of the cancer cells.
What is a photographic image produced by the action of xrays or nuclear radiation?
A photographic image produced by the action of xrays or nuclear radiation is called a radiograph.
What type of electromagnetic waves can be used to kill cancer?
Ionizing radiation, such as X-rays and gamma rays, are used in radiation therapy to kill cancer cells. These high-energy electromagnetic waves can damage the DNA within cancer cells, preventing them from dividing and growing.
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.
Do xrays have kinetic or potential energy?
X-rays have electromagnetic energy, which is a form of kinetic energy carried by photons.
Can scarlet fever kill cells?
yes it can kill cells but it cannot kill you
Does cheese kill brain cells?
no cheese does not kill brain cells
What does nucleic acid do to cells?
it kill cells
What do xrays have to do with the holocaust?
They experimented with xrays on the prisoners in the concentration camps. Mostly at Auschwitz.
How much does a series of knee xrays cost?
I just got my xrays taken for my left knee, it was four xrays for $100, it may be more other places
Does ink kill brain cells?
Ink does not directly kill brain cells. However, the metals and toxins in ink can kill brain and other cells and is not good for the body or your health as a whole.
What can bacteria do that viruses cannot?
Bacteria can attack and kill cells. White blood cells can kill bacteria.
Bad when pregnant and take xrays?
Xrays are damaging to developing babies. Only as last resort.
What do you call a person who does xrays?
a person who translates your xrays is called a radiologist.
What can you do to kill your cells?
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Does dxm kill braincells?
anything will kill brain cells
What cells in the body kill infections?
white blood cells
