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

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

  • Ionization, mechanical effects, and chemical reactions
  • Heating, ionization, and biological reactions
  • Heating, ionization, and mechanical effects
  • Heating, mechanical effects, and chemical reactions (correct)
  • In what environment have humans evolved spending roughly half their lives exposed to light from the sun?

  • Environment with sporadic exposure to light
  • Environment with minimal exposure to light
  • Environment with constant artificial light
  • Environment with exposure to light from the sun (correct)
  • What are some of the questions discussed in the section related to photomedicine?

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

    What is the composition of light according to the text?

    <p>Light is composed of packets of energy called photons</p> Signup and view all the answers

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