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    Sky's Polarization Essay

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    At this point, it is important to note that, this particular orientation of rhodopsin in the microvillar membrane which gives selective sensitivity to polarized light by itself is not sufficient to analyse the sky 's polarization. An interesting analogy to spectral vision may be stated at this point to make this concept clearer, just like how it would be impossible to detect various colours if only one colour pigment was present, it is equally impossible to analyse the sky 's polarization if the…

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    on how it’s exactly caused but there are things that can increase the chances of someone developing Melanoma. Although there isn’t a direct cause, many physicians have come to the realization that Melanoma is mostly affiliated with exposure to Ultraviolet rays. Which according to Dr. Boris Lushniak (1974), “Is a form of radiation that comes from the sun, tanning beds, and sunlamps.” He also mentions, “excessive chronic exposure to UV radiation can change the texture of your skin, cause…

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    Sun Light Research Paper

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    The light we see from the sun is not exactly the light that comes to the earth from the sun. We see sunlight as being whitish in color, but it actually is a blend of the colors of the rainbow. The reason we see it this way has to do with the way our eyes perceive color. This is because, “Our eye contains three kinds of light-sensitive cells, each sensing a different band of colors--one band centered in the red, one in the green and one in the blue” (“(S-4) The Many Colors of Sunlight,” 2006).…

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    Hydrogels Essay

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    Introduction A hydrogel is a jelly-like material made of a network of polymer chains capable of absorbing a significant amount of water; enough to make water constitute 40 to 90% of the material’s weight. Hydrogels have numerous applications but among their most noteworthy are those related to the medical field.1 Numerous hydrogels exhibit a high degree of biocompatibility, making them particularly suitable for controlled and sustained release drug formulations.1,2 The wide variety of hydrogels…

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    soon enough, squamous cell carcinoma rarely spreads to other areas of the body (metastasizes). If left untreated, it can destroy nearby tissues. In rare cases, it can spread to other areas. CAUSES This condition is usually caused by exposure to ultraviolet (UV) light. The UV light may come from the…

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    Skin Cancer Research Paper

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    Skin Cancer Skin cancer is caused by damage to DNA. DNA gets damaged by ultraviolet rays, the sun. Skin cancer forms when cells divide quickly and unevenly. Skin cancer risks get higher when you have exposure to ultraviolet rays. There are 3 types of cancer: Basal Cell Carcinoma which is the most common type of skin cancer, it is the least harmful of the three. Squamous Cell Carcinoma is a more serious cancer than Basal Cell Carcinoma, this types of cancer can grow and spread all over the…

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    Sunburn Research Paper

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    What is this surprising red color on my skin when I go out in the sun? Ew! What is it?A sunburn is a skin response to ultraviolet radiation, which is also known as UVR. Vulnerability to UVR waves may come from the sun, tanning beds, phototherapy lamps, and arc lamps. Symptoms of sunburn may include: Pink/red skin Warm/hot skin Pain,tenderness, or itching Swelling Fluid-filled blisters Headache,fever,chills,or fatigue. UVR waves can be so mean to DNA!The main injury of sunburn is UVR waves…

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    predicted that one of every three new cases of cancers is skin cancer. There are two types of skin cancer: melanoma and non-melanoma. Melanocytes produce melanin, which is the pigment cells responsible for skin color and also protect the body from ultraviolet rays. When these cells transform into cancerous cells, the result is melanoma. Melanoma is not as common but it is the deadliest and most dangerous type of skin cancer because it spreads rapidly throughout the body. Tens of thousands of…

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    Sun Exposure Essay

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    Defining healthy sun exposure and sunscreen’s role Most cancer rates are decreasing, whereas skin cancer continues to steadily increase as it has for the past decades (Saraiya et al. 422). The three most common skin cancers are squamous-cell, basal-cell and melanoma carcinomas. Squamous-cell and basal-cell carcinomas are grouped as non-melanoma cancers. Family history and genetic disorders increases the risk of forming cancer; however, estimates place excessive sun exposure as causing as much…

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    Skin Cancer: A Case Study

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    The skin protects you from ultraviolet radiation because the melanocytes, cells in the epidermis, produce melanin which is a pigment that gives skin its color. Melanin is an absorbent of light and is able to dissipate most of the absorbed UV radiation. It is for this reason that people with more melanin, a darker skin color, have a lower rate of skin cancer than those who have less melanin. The epidermis is the outer layer of the skin and it serves to protect us from the harsh outside world. The…

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