Asked by Ashley Trone on Jun 14, 2024

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A computer-based nuclear imaging procedure that can produce three-dimensional pictures of actual organ functioning is:

A) electroencephalography.
B) myelogram.
C) ultrasonography.
D) positron emission tomography.

Positron Emission Tomography

An imaging test that uses a radioactive substance to visualize and measure metabolic processes in the body.

Nuclear Imaging

A diagnostic technique that uses small amounts of radioactive materials to create detailed images of the organs and structures inside the body.

Electroencephalography

A diagnostic method that records the electrical activity of the brain to identify abnormalities.

  • Understand advanced imaging techniques and their applications in diagnosing neurological disorders.
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Rodrik AndreaJun 15, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Positron emission tomography (PET) is a computer-based nuclear imaging procedure that produces three-dimensional pictures of actual organ functioning by detecting gamma rays emitted by positron-emitting radionuclides such as FDG (a radioactive glucose analogue). It has applications in oncology, cardiology, neurology, and psychiatry.