Radiology

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What is the role of a radiologist?

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Read and interpret radiologic tests and results.

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Which imaging technique does not use radiation?

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MRI.

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What type of scan produces images using magnetic fields and radio waves?

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MRI.

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What does ultrasound use to create images?

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Sound waves.

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What do nuclear medicine technologists work with?

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Radioactive compounds.

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What is the primary purpose of an X-ray?

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To create images of the inside of the body using radiation.

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What is a CT scan?

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A diagnostic imaging procedure that uses a combination of X-rays and computer technology to produce cross-sectional images of the body.

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What is the difference between MRI and CT scans?

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MRI uses magnetic fields and radio waves, while CT scans use X-rays.

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What is the main advantage of using ultrasound in medical imaging?

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It is a safe procedure that does not use radiation.

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What type of imaging technique is a PET scan?

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A nuclear medicine imaging technique that uses radioactive substances to visualize metabolic processes.