The principles of MRI rely on which atoms in the body?
A)Oxygen
B)Carbon
C)Hydrogen
D)Potassium
E)Calcium

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MRI, or Magnetic Resonance Imaging, primarily relies on the principles of nuclear magnetic resonance of hydrogen atoms in the body. This is because the body is largely made up of water, and water molecules contain hydrogen atoms, which are abundant and have properties that make them highly responsive in MRI imaging.

The Principles of MRI Rely on Which Atoms in the Body