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When skin is exposed to ultraviolet (UV) light -- the type of light in sunlight -- several things happen. On the positive side, skin exposed to UV light makes vitamin D, an important nutrient. However, UV light also can cause an inflammatory -Dr Mehmet Oz
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 13y agoyou get a sunburn and the skin starts to peel off. or you can get skin cancer, it depends on however long your under the light.
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∙ 12y agoYou will get sun burnt your skin will blister and peel and you may get skin cancer :(
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Explain the role of ACTH and melanin when the skin is exposed to ultraviolet light?
"What is the role of ACTH and melanin when the skin is exposed to ultraviolet light?"
Is it possible to get a tan from an electric fly killer?
No, since a tan is the result of melanin in the skin exposed to ultraviolet rays.
Ultraviolet sun rays responsible for burning skin?
Ultraviolet (UV) sun rays, specifically UVB rays, are responsible for burning the skin and causing sunburn. When the skin is exposed to excessive UVB rays, it can lead to inflammation, redness, and blistering. It is important to protect the skin from these rays by using sunscreen and seeking shade during peak sun hours.
What protects living things from to much ultraviolet light?
If it is a human then the skin protects the entering of strong ultraviolet rays. In animals its the same. In plants the other covering of the cuticle protects to plant from being exposed to these rays.
What rays can permanently damage skin?
Sun Rays ^-^
What are the risks of ultraviolet rays?
A no brained would be sun burn but long time exposed without the proper protection from uv rays it can lead to things as serious as skin cancer
How do you use ultraviolet waves in a sentence?
You may experience sunburned skin if you allow your skin to be exposed to the ultraviolet waves that penetrate the clouds on a cloudy day. Ultraviolet waves are at the opposite end of the visible light spectrum from infrared waves. Ultraviolet (UV) waves are longer than X-rays.
What is thermal damage to skin?
It is ultraviolet rays. Ultraviolet rays are very harmful, a little bit wil cause you to have sun burn. And the sun produces lots of ultraviolet rays. A tan is a symtom of the sun has damaged your skin. But don't worry you can still go to the beach the ozone layer destroy most of them. However, CFCs are destroying ozone. They will come to a total ban at 2010.
What begins when a precursor molecule is exposed to ultraviolet light in the skin?
Vitamin D production begins when a precursor molecule is exposed to ultraviolet light in the skin.
What kind of light causes skin cancer?
Ultraviolet, or UV rays.
How do ultraviolet rays harm your body?
burns the skin which can lead to skin cancers
Can humans sense ultraviolet rays?
No, but it is these rays that cause sunburn in humans with pale skin.
