gamma rays Flashcards
1
Q
how are gamma rays used in sterilising food and medical instruments
A
they kill microbes
2
Q
how is gamma radiation used in cancer treatment
A
used in tracers to detect cancer, radiation is targeted at cancer cells to kill them
3
Q
what do doctors have to be careful of when using gamma radiation to treat cancer
A
need to minimise damage to healthy cells
4
Q
what is the danger of gamma rays
A
can cause mutations and damage cells which can lead to cancer as it is ionising
5
Q
what can gamma rays do in the skin
A
pass through skin and be absorbed by deeper tissues
