Match the special diagnostic techniques with their correct definitions.

-A magnetic field and radio waves are used to form images of the body

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Match the special diagnostic techniques with their correct definitions.

-A magnetic field and radio waves are used to form images of the body

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Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) uses a magnetic field and radio waves to produce detailed images of the body.

Answer: B
 Computed tomography (CT) uses X-rays and computer technology to create detailed images of the body.

Answer: C
 Contrast studies involve the use of contrast agents to enhance imaging of certain body structures or organ systems, such as the gastrointestinal tract or blood vessels.

Answer: D
 Lymphoscintigraphy is a diagnostic imaging technique that uses a radioactive tracer to image the lymphatic system.

Answer: E
 Interventional radiology involves the use of imaging techniques, such as X-rays or ultrasound, to guide minimally invasive procedures, such as biopsies, drainage of fluid collections, or placement of stents.

Answer: G
 Positron emission tomography (PET) uses a radioactive tracer to image metabolic activity in the body, allowing for the detection and staging of cancer, among other applications.

Answer: H
 Ultrasonography, or ultrasound, uses high-frequency sound waves to produce images of internal body structures, including organs, blood vessels, and fetuses.

Match the Special Diagnostic Techniques with Their Correct Definitions