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Identify and explain the importance of any five sources of radiation used in the health sector​

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We have that Radiations in there own different ways affect the health sector, the identified sources of radiation are

  • X-ray gamma ray
  • Sun
  • Uranium
  • Strontium-90
  • Radioactive potassium-40

Generally the sources of radiation selected to be discussed are

  • X-ray gamma ray
  • Sun
  • Uranium
  • Strontium-90
  • Radioactive potassium-40

Potassium-40

This is an internal Radio active element that is found in the human body.It is found in the food we eat because of a Natural Radioactivity that acts on every food as Potassium-40 gives rise to some activity in the food we eat.

X-ray (gamma ray)

X ray is use diversely in the health sector but I will focus its use in the Radioactive scan of the body with the aim to discover what is wrong with a patient or to know if the is anything wrong with a patient

Uranium

This is a source of radiation but one to be abstained from as its possess kidney damaging properties and should be wary of for health purposes

Sun

The Sun is a major source of Radiation and its Health benefits of uses are numerous as exposure to it helps to provide vitamin D for deficient patients strengthens bones and many more

Strontium-90

This is a particle produce beta particles,these particles are use in the Health sector to cure cancer related to the Bones and Eyes

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