Photomedicine Introductory Quiz
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What is the definition of light for the purposes of photomedicine?

  • Non-ionizing electromagnetic radiation above 10000 nm
  • Non-ionizing electromagnetic radiation between 200 nm to about 10000 nm (correct)
  • Non-ionizing electromagnetic radiation below 200 nm
  • Ionizing electromagnetic radiation between 200 nm to about 10000 nm
  • What are the consequences of the transfer of light energy through photon absorption in photomedicine?

  • Only heating effects
  • Only mechanical effects
  • Only chemical reactions
  • Heating, mechanical effects, and chemical reactions (correct)
  • Why do identical photons produce harmful medical effects in some instances, but helpful effects in others?

  • The wavelength of the photons
  • The specific interactions of the photons with biological tissues (correct)
  • The duration of exposure to the photons
  • The intensity of the photons
  • What are some of the questions discussed in the section on photomedicine?

    <p>Controlling the effects of light energy and maximizing beneficial effects</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the range of non-ionizing electromagnetic radiation defined as light for photomedicine?

    <p>200 nm to about 10000 nm</p> Signup and view all the answers

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