Gamma Flashcards
1
Q
What are high frequency waves?
A
Ionising, and carry much more energy than UV Rays
2
Q
What does this mean?
A
They can be much more damaging and they can penetrate further into the body
3
Q
What can they cause?
A
Like all ionising radiation, cell mutation or destruction leading to tissue damage or cancer
4
Q
When people need to be exposed to them, the exposure time should be….
A
As short as possible
5
Q
What should radioactive sources of gamma Rays be kept in?
A
Lead-lines boxes when not in use
