Ultraviolet

Front

What is the electromagnetic spectrum?

Back

A range of all types of electromagnetic radiation, including radio waves, microwaves, infrared, visible light, ultraviolet, x-rays, and gamma rays.

Front

What is the range of wavelengths for UV?

Back

100-400 NM

Front

What are the 3 types of UV rays?

Back

UVA, UVC, and UVB

Front

Which UV wavelength is blocked by the ozone layer?

Back

UVC

Front

Which UV wavelength is closest to visible light?

Back

UVA

Front

Which UV wavelength is the longest?

Back

UVA

Front

Which wavelength is the shortest?

Back

UVC

Front

Which wavelength will penetrate the deepest?

Back

UVA

Front

Which layer will UVA penetrate to?

Back

The dermis

Front

Effects of UV on human body?

Back

-Erythema production

-New cell production

-Destruction of microorganisms

-Pigmentation stimulation

-Dries skin/exfoliates/kills bacteria

-Vitamin D formation

-Proliferation/migration of melanocytes

-Enhance blood flow