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1
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Alcohol is _____________, but the Liver can Remove it Before Permanent Damage is Done. It’s Addictive.

A

Poisonous.

2
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Alcohol Affects the ___________ System, making Thought Processes Slower than Normal.

A

Nervous.

3
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Alcohol is a ____________, so Heavy Drinkers are at Increased Risk of Developing ________ Cancer.

A

Carcinogen…Liver…

4
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Long-Term Heavy Alcohol Use Also Causes Damage to the ________.

A

Brain.

5
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If a Pregnant Woman Drinks __________, it Passes through the Placenta Into the Developing _______.

A

Alcohol…Baby…

6
Q

Ionising Radiation in the Form of Different Types of Electromagnetic Waves is a Well-Known ______________. Radioactive Materials are a Source of Ionising ____________.

A

Carcinogen…Radiation…

7
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Ionising Radiation is Dangerous when Taken Directly into Your ______.

A

Body.

8
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Well-Known Sources of Ionising Radiation?

A
  • Ultraviolet Light From the Sun.
  • Radioactive Materials Found in the Soil, Water and Air.
  • Medical and Dental X-Rays.
  • Accidents in Nuclear Power Generation.