Free radicals (1)

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Definition of free radical

Atom or molecules that lack one electron which make the atoms or molecules unstable, reactive and tend to attack others atoms or molecules

Oxidation process

Chemical reaction that occurs when a substance loses electrons in its reaction

The process of free radical formation (1)

The oxidation process occur naturally inside a body to produce free radicals

The process of free radical formation (2)

Oxidation process triggers a chain reaction to produce more free radicals

Internal factors that produce free radicals in the body (1)

Metabolisme

Internal factors that produce free radicals in the body (2)

Inflammation

External factors that affect the amount of free radicals in the body (1)

Cigarette smoke

External factors that affect the amount of free radicals in the body (2)

Exposure to radiation

External factors that affect the amount of free radicals in the body (3)

Sunlight

External factors that affect the amount of free radicals in the body (4)

Air pollution

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