Dangers of High-Energy EM Waves (AQA GCSE Physics Combined Science): Flashcards
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Two examples of high-energy EM waves
Two examples of high-energy EM waves
X-rays and gamma rays
What ionisation means
What ionisation means
Knocking electrons off atoms
Effect of ionisation on body cells
Effect of ionisation on body cells
Can harm cells and damage DNA
What DNA is
What DNA is
The code that makes up your genes
Health risk from cell damage by high-energy waves
Health risk from cell damage by high-energy waves
Cancer
What cancer is
What cancer is
A serious illness where cells grow uncontrollably
Cause of acute radiation sickness
Cause of acute radiation sickness
Large dose of radiation all at once
Symptoms of acute radiation sickness
Symptoms of acute radiation sickness
Nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, hair loss, organ problems
How genetic damage affects future generations
How genetic damage affects future generations
Damaged genes in eggs/sperm can cause birth defects or health problems
Medical use of X-rays
Medical use of X-rays
Checking bones and other medical issues
How doctors keep medical X-rays safe
How doctors keep medical X-rays safe
Limit the exposure