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What type of radiation is considered an external hazard?
Ionizing radiation, such as gamma rays, X-rays, and beta particles, is considered an external hazard because it can penetrate the body and cause damage to tissues and organs. This type of radiation can come from various sources like nuclear reactors, medical procedures, and industrial activities.
What is internal radiation?
In internal radiation therapy a source of radioactivity is surgically placed inside the body near the cancer
What are the 2 names of radiation?
There are two main types of radiation: External Radiation External radiation is the most common type of radiation, typically given after lumpectomy and sometimes, mastectomy. Internal Radiation Internal radiation is a less common method of giving radiation. It is being studied for use after lumpectomy.
Which type of radiation is most dangerous if it's inhaled or swallowed?
Alpha radiation is the most dangerous type of radiation when inhaled or swallowed, as it is highly ionizing and can cause significant damage to tissues. Its low penetration ability allows it to come in direct contact with internal organs, increasing its harmful effects.
Is NOT a type of high-energy radiation that is reflected or absorbed by Earth's atmosphere?
High-energy radiation such as X-rays, gamma rays, and cosmic rays are not typically reflected or absorbed by Earth's atmosphere. These types of radiation can pass through the atmosphere and reach the Earth's surface, posing a potential hazard to living organisms.
Because of its low penetrating ability the type of radiation which is usually only a hazard when inhaled or ingested is?
Alpha radiation is usually only a hazard when inhaled or ingested because it has low penetrating ability and can be stopped by skin or paper. However, if alpha-emitting materials are inhaled or ingested, they can cause serious damage to internal tissues.
The standard unit of radiation related to biologic hazard is?
The standard unit of radiation related to biologic hazard is the Sievert (Sv). It is used to measure the potential biological damage caused by radiation exposure. It takes into account both the type of radiation and its effect on different tissues in the body.
What type of radiation is considered an external hazard?
Ionizing radiation, such as gamma rays, X-rays, and beta particles, is considered an external hazard because it can penetrate the body and cause damage to tissues and organs. This type of radiation can come from various sources like nuclear reactors, medical procedures, and industrial activities.
What is internal radiation?
In internal radiation therapy a source of radioactivity is surgically placed inside the body near the cancer
What are the types of environmental hazard?
1: chemical 2: physical 3: mechanical 4: biological 5: phychosocial
What type of radiation is only a hazard when inhaled or ingested?
Although there are many forms of "radiation" when assessing radiation hazards we usually think in terms of just three forms of radiation: alpha, beta, and gamma. Of these, alpha radiation is only a hazard if a source is inhaled or ingested - the other two are a hazard even without inhalation or ingestion. In general, external alpha radiation is not harmful since alpha particles are effectively shielded by a few centimeters of air, a piece of paper, or the thin layer of dead skin cells. On the other hand, if you inhale or ingest an alpha emitter, it can cause significant damage if the radiation is intense enough. Beta particles (electrons) are more penetrating, but still can be absorbed by a few millimeters of aluminum. Whatever harm beta radiation can cause, it doesn't have to be inhaled or ingested to do it. Gamma radiation is the most penetrating - that's the kind of radiation we usually think of using lead to shield us from. Again, gamma radiation is a hazard whether or not you inhale or ingest it.
What are the 2 names of radiation?
There are two main types of radiation: External Radiation External radiation is the most common type of radiation, typically given after lumpectomy and sometimes, mastectomy. Internal Radiation Internal radiation is a less common method of giving radiation. It is being studied for use after lumpectomy.
Which type of radiation is most dangerous if it's inhaled or swallowed?
Alpha radiation is the most dangerous type of radiation when inhaled or swallowed, as it is highly ionizing and can cause significant damage to tissues. Its low penetration ability allows it to come in direct contact with internal organs, increasing its harmful effects.
What type of electromagnetic radiation is used in imaging and radiation oncology?
X-rays are typically used in medical imaging to create images of the body's internal structures, while gamma rays are used in radiation oncology to treat cancer. Both forms of electromagnetic radiation can penetrate the body to visualize internal structures or target and destroy cancerous cells.
Is gamma not considered a type of radiation ray?
Actually, gamma is the ONLY type of radiation ray. Since the three types of radiation are alpha particles, beta particles, and gamma rays, and the other two are particles, technically, gamma rays are the only radiation rays. If that is not what you are looking for, then I recommend rephrasing your question.
Which type of device includes any point source that emits radiation without dispersing material across an area?
what describes the standard hazard marking for biological hazards
The only type of electromagnetic radiation we can see is?
Visible-- waves are the only electromagnetic waves we can see.
