What Are Some Health Hazards of Long Space Trips

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Multiple Choice

What are some health hazards of long space trips?

• A) Astronauts can develop skin cancer from direct UV-rays.
• B) Unidentified microbes create a possible danger of infection.
• C) Weight gain is common because of the high calorie foods.
• D) Bone mass is lost increasing the chance of breaks.
• E) Blindness and deafness.

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