Radiation Exposure Do you know much radiation you are exposed to everyday? Many people are not aware of the radiation levels around them on a daily basis. I believe that exposure to radiation should be minimal. I think protection and prevention is vital. Being aware of the health risks and what can be done to protect yourself should be a well known piece of knowledge. If followed‚ this knowledge can help reduce radiation exposure levels. Exposure to radiation is higher today than it has ever
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TITLE: EFFECTS OF ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION ON HUMAN HEALTH. Table of Contents DECLARATION 2 APPROVAL 3 DEDICATION 4 ABSTRACT 7 LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS 7 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION 9 1.1 Background information 9 1.2 STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM 10 1.2.1 Current situation 10 1.2.2 Research to find out the effects of electromagnetic radiation on human health. 11 1.3 OBJECTIVE OF THE STUDY 13 1.3.1 General objective 13 1
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The Causes and Effects of Radiation A Research Paper Presented to Mr. Ronel Ramos Alcasarin St. Catherine Academy In Partial Fulfillment Of the Requirements for ENGLISH IV By: Hazel Dianne S. Cagalawan March 2013 The Research Paper attaches hereto‚ entitled The Cause and Effects of Radiation Prepared and Submitted by: Hazel Dianne S. Cagalawan In Partial fulfillment Of the Requirements in ENGLISH IV is hereby accepted: Mr. Ronel Ramos Alcasarin
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Biological Effect Mechanisms of Damage Injury to living tissue results from the transfer of energy to atoms and molecules in the cellular structure. Ionizing radiation causes atoms and molecules to become ionized or excited. These excitations and ionizations can: * Produce free radicals. * Break chemical bonds. * Produce new chemical bonds and cross-linkage between macromolecules. * Damage molecules that regulate vital cell processes (e.g. DNA‚ RNA‚ proteins). The cell can repair
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The Effects of Radiation on Cancer There are both negative and positive effects of radiation on cancer. Scientists have discovered that radiation can lessen or increase the chance of obtaining cancer. Radio therapy is a treatment for cancer in which X-rays employ controlled exposure to radiation. Radiation also can save lives. The negative effects on humans are that if over exposed to it‚ it can cause migraines‚ seizures‚ and ultimately‚ death. Firstly‚ external beam radiation therapy used on
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Effects of Cell Phone Radiation Today the cell phone is one of the most popular means of communication throughout the world. However‚ concerns are being raised all over on the possible effects of radiations emitted by them. Read on to know more... Net Radiometer NR01 4-Component Net Radiation Global Energy Balance Sensors www.HuksefluxUSA.com Radiation can be defined as energy that is transmitted in the form of rays‚ waves or particles. Human body is exposed to various types of radiation
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The Effect of Varying Dosages of Gamma Radiation on the Growth of Corn (Zea mays L.)1 Montalbo‚ Josephine M. A- 1L September 7‚ 2013 1 A scientific paper submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements in Genetics laboratory under Prof. Cheryl D. Agdaca‚ 1st semester‚ A.Y. 2013-2014. ABSTRACT Exposure of corn plants to ionizing radiation such as gamma radiation can induce mutation. The purpose of this study was to
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word ’radiation’ has to do with energy or matter moving through space. Space radiation affects astronauts when an amount of radiation gets through the walls of a space shuttle or station and enters the body. Solar radiation usually affects astronauts walking in space‚ outside of their space shuttles‚ but sometimes it can even affect the people on Earth‚ causing electricity failures. Many people - astronauts mostly- fear the consequences of solar radiation‚ due to the fact that solar radiation can cause
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Literature The review of related literature in this chapter is composed of principles and discussions of facts about the side effects of radiation therapy to the cancer patients. The chapter begins with a brief history about radiology as a medical science‚ and radiation therapy as a form of medical treatment of diseases. Lastly it enumerates the side effects of radiation therapy and the risks associated with it. Brief History and Definitions of Radiology as a Medical Science In 1895 Roentgen began
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EFFECTS OF RADIATION Background Radiation is all around us. It is naturally present in our environment and has been since the birth of this planet. Consequently‚ life has evolved in an environment which has significant levels of ionizing radiation. It comes from outer space (cosmic)‚ the ground (terrestrial)‚ and even from within our own bodies. It is present in the air we breathe‚ the food we eat‚ the water we drink‚ and in the construction materials used to build our homes. Certain foods
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