Question

Excessive exposure to U V-rays can cause
a) vomitting
b) redness of eyes
c) colour change
d) skin cancer

Answer 1

Excess exposure to ultraviolet (UV) rays is a major risk for the development of most skin cancers.

The main source of UV rays is sunlight however the tanning lamps and beds also provide UV rays. Now, UV rays only make a part of the sun’s rays but they have damaging effect on the human skin.

These rays can damage the DNA of skin cells completely. Thus the correct answer to the question is “D” skin cancer.