Basic information
How are gamma rays created
a star exploding
Gamma rays are used to help treat what disease
cancer
Can gamma rays cause cancer
yes
What is it called when a star explodes
A supernova
Do gamma rays have the most energy on the electromagnetic spectrum
yes
Gamma rays can be used to treat this type of cancer, often involving the use of radioactive iodine to target thyroid cells.
Thyroid cancer
Exposure to gamma rays can damage What vital structures inside cells, leading to mutations or cell death.
Dna
Gamma rays can be used to scan food for…
Bacteria/pests
Gamma rays have short…
wavelengths
This type of cancer treatment uses high-energy rays, like gamma rays, to destroy cancer cells or shrink tumors.
Radiation therapy
In severe cases of gamma ray exposure, this organ can suffer irreversible damage, leading to failure.
Liver or kidney
This type of cosmic object, known for its massive gravitational pull, can also emit gamma rays.
Black hole
Gamma rays are part of this bigger group of light that includes visible light and radio waves.
Electromagnetic spectrum
This machine uses gamma rays to treat cancer by targeting specific tumors with high-energy radiation.
Gamma knife
High doses of gamma rays can make people sick, causing this condition.
Radiation sickness
Gamma rays can pass through many materials, but they are stopped by this very dense material.
Lead