Ch.2 Types of Imaging Questions and
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What type of imaging modality uses sound waves to create real-time images of internal organs?
✔✔ Ultrasound
Which imaging technique provides cross-sectional images using X-ray beams and computer
processing?
✔✔ Computed Tomography (CT)
What is the primary advantage of MRI over CT for soft tissue imaging?
✔✔ Superior contrast resolution
Which imaging modality is best for detecting metabolic activity in tissues?
✔✔ Positron Emission Tomography (PET)
What contrast material is commonly used in MRI scans?
✔✔ Gadolinium
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, Which type of imaging does not use ionizing radiation?
✔✔ MRI and Ultrasound
What is the most common imaging method for initial assessment of bone fractures?
✔✔ X-ray
Which imaging modality is commonly used to evaluate blood flow in arteries and veins?
✔✔ Doppler Ultrasound
What imaging technique is used to guide minimally invasive procedures such as biopsies?
✔✔ Fluoroscopy
Which imaging method is best suited for detecting small pulmonary nodules?
✔✔ CT scan
What is the primary purpose of using contrast agents in radiography?
✔✔ To enhance visualization of structures
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