Asked by Tania Zamora on Jun 15, 2024
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What are the two major roles of nuclear material in medicine?
A) Diagnosing diseases
B) Determining bone disorders
C) Treatment of tumors
D) Both a and c
Nuclear Material
Substances that are capable of releasing energy through nuclear reactions, including elements like uranium, plutonium, and thorium.
Diagnosing Diseases
The process of identifying a disease or condition by its symptoms, history, tests, and other information.
- Ascertain the employment of radioactive compounds in medical treatment and diagnosis.
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Zybrea KnightJun 16, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Nuclear material is used in medicine primarily for diagnosing diseases through imaging techniques like PET and SPECT scans, and for treating tumors through radiation therapy, making both A and C correct.
Learning Objectives
- Ascertain the employment of radioactive compounds in medical treatment and diagnosis.