And how does you “”absord”” the radiation? Through what?
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All creatures on earth use DNA as a guide to construct every part of their body. Limbs, organs, nerves, everything is based on instructions in your DNA.
The problem is that if there is any damage done to your DNA, this means the instructions become corrupted. Imagine taking a blueprint for a house and changing a few dimensions here and there. The general shape of the house will be preserved, but some things won’t line up properly because of those changed dimensions.
DNA is the same — a few alterations in critical areas, and you run the risk of faulty output.
How this relates to radiation is that sources of radiation effectively shoot off little subatomic bullets all the time. This *is* what radiation is: various subatomic particles shooting off in all directions until the radioactive substance has decayed fully.
As you may have guessed by now, the issue is when these tiny subatomic particles that are constantly being emitted interact with your DNA. Exposing yourself to certain types of radiation can have the effect that one or a thousand of these tiny particles will tear your DNA to shreds. But your body doesn’t know that the damage has been done, so it keeps on building using the faulty code. In small cases, your body detects these defects and destroys them, but in serious cases your body becomes overloaded and can’t keep up with the damage.
This leads to cancer, organ failure, reproductive harm, and a host of other issues.
when something is radioactive it’s just a fancy word for it gives off something. For example Fukushima water, The radioactive ingredient is called tritium it gets off a beta particle which makes it radioactive, and it loses half of its radioactivity in 12 or so years.
When something has a high energy radioactive particle it acts kind of like a bullet and a molecular level, these bullets hit things such as DNA strands and cause mutations. These mutations are random and could cause a wide variety of effects such as what you are describing.
When something is radioactive it emits very high speed particles into its surroundings, think like bullets flying out of it constantly. These particles are too small for us to see, but they can shoot holes into your body at the microcellular level and damage DNA molecules. The DNA damage is what causes the mutations.
When we talk about radioactivity causing multiple limbs, eyes, or misshapen animals or humans, we are referring to the potential effects of exposure to high levels of radiation. However, it’s important to note that these extreme deformities are not typical and are more commonly associated with fictional portrayals rather than real-life situations.
Radiation can cause damage to cells and DNA, which can lead to health issues. In some cases, exposure to high levels of radiation during pregnancy can increase the risk of birth defects. However, it’s important to understand that the likelihood and severity of these effects depend on various factors, including the amount and duration of radiation exposure.
When it comes to how radiation is absorbed, it can enter the body through different pathways. The most common routes of exposure are through inhalation (breathing in radioactive particles), ingestion (swallowing contaminated food or water), or direct external exposure (radiation directly penetrating the body). Once inside the body, radiation can interact with cells and tissues, potentially causing damage.
However, it’s worth noting that our bodies have natural defense mechanisms to repair and protect against radiation damage to some extent. Additionally, strict regulations and safety measures are in place to minimize exposure to radiation in various industries and medical procedures.
In summary, exposure to high levels of radiation can pose health risks and potentially cause damage to cells and DNA. However, extreme deformities like multiple limbs or eyes are not common outcomes of radiation exposure. The body has natural defense mechanisms to mitigate some of the effects, and safety measures are in place to minimize exposure in everyday life.
If you had some instructions for a complex Lego set you had never seen before and I came in and started ripping pages out (radiation), the end result might look a bit weird.
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