Asked by Celene Acuna on May 29, 2024
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Nuclear medicine is also known as ____.
A) radionuclide imaging
B) ultrasound
C) radiation therapy
D) CT scanning
E) magnetic resonance imaging
Radionuclide Imaging
A medical imaging technique using small amounts of radioactive material to diagnose or treat diseases.
Nuclear Medicine
A medical specialty using radioactive substances in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases, particularly cancers and diseases of the heart and bones.
- Absorb the foundational theories and applications of a range of diagnostic radiology procedures.
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Zybrea KnightJun 02, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Nuclear medicine is also known as radionuclide imaging because it involves the use of small amounts of radioactive materials (radionuclides) to diagnose or treat diseases.
Learning Objectives
- Absorb the foundational theories and applications of a range of diagnostic radiology procedures.
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