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An x-ray uses radiation, which can cause cancer if you are exposed to it over a prolonged period of time. Also, X rays do not provide nearly the same amount of information that can be gained from an MRI or other types of body scans, which can give highly detailed imagery in three dimensions. However the X ray is not dangerous if used once in a while, and it still has its uses in the medical field. As an example: it is much less expensive to get an X ray of a broken ankle than to MRI the leg to determine if the bones are in fact broken, and yet X rays are just as effective.
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∙ 11y agoOver exposure to x-rays can lead to leukaemia , cancer of the bone marrow.
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∙ 15y agoSingle x-ray of hand, foot, chest, no negative side effect.
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∙ 11y agoCardiac, & Smooth. :) - FAKE - all FAKE -confirmed by science teacher - M. Shakey.
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∙ 11y agoX-rays can cause genetic mutations in both body cells and sex cells.
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∙ 12y agoRadiation Exposure&Lack of detailed Soft Tissue Imaging.
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∙ 13y agoThe results are not as accurate as an MRI would be and it exposes the patient to minor waves of radiation during the procedure.
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∙ 14y agoRadiation
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the two dangers are allan and dennisee
What are the dangers of X-rays?
If you have an overdose of x-rays it may produce cancer, skin burns and a reduction of blood supply. It could also damage living tissues in plants and animals.Over exposure to x-rays can lead to leukaemia , cancer of the bone marrow.
What are the dangers of being in contact with electromagnetic waves from the electromagnetic spectrum Like gamma rays and radio waves and x-rays?
the contact yo this radiations may cause skin cancer and even death.
Are the clear acrylic rods to x ray equipment that I collected from an abandoned hospital dangerous?
Likely not since x-rays don't cause radiation in other substances. The dangers of x-rays come from it's ionizing effect, which causes damage to living tissue, not from any atom-splitting/fusing ability.
X in space words?
X-Rays X-Rays from the sun
What is the plural of x-ray?
X-rays is the plural of x-ray
What is the difference between soft x-rays and hard x-rays?
Soft X-Rays have lower frequency and energy (125ev), than hard X-Rays,(125kev).
When was The X-Rays created?
The X-Rays was created in 1897.
Who reads x rays?
x rays the person who reads x rays is called a radiologist
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X-rays, mainly.
What is x rays and gamma rays?
Cathode rays generate x-rays and gamma rays are electromagnetic radiation. Gamma rays have very high penetration power.
Are X-rays and Gamma rays higher frequencies than ultraviolet rays?
Yes, X-rays and gamma rays have higher frequencies than ultraviolet rays.
