Match the terms with their correct meanings.

-Medical specialty concerned with the study of x-rays and their use in the diagnosis of disease

Question

Match the terms with their correct meanings.

-Medical specialty concerned with the study of x-rays and their use in the diagnosis of disease

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Radiology is the medical specialty concerned with the study of x-rays and their use in the diagnosis of disease.

Answer: E
 Nuclear medicine is the medical specialty concerned with the use of radioactive materials (radioisotopes) to diagnose and treat disease.

Answer: H
 A radioisotope is a type of radioactive material used in nuclear medicine.

Answer: D
 Magnetic resonance (MR) is a type of medical imaging that uses magnetic fields and radio waves to create detailed images of the body.

Answer: F
 Positron emission tomography (PET) is a type of medical imaging that uses a radioactive substance called a tracer to show how organs and tissues are functioning.

Answer: G
 Radioimmunoassay is a laboratory technique used to measure the concentration of substances in the blood, such as hormones or drugs.

Answer: J
 Radiolucent refers to a substance or material that allows x-rays to pass through it easily, making it difficult to see on an x-ray image.

Answer: C
 A labeled compound is a type of compound that has been chemically altered to include a detectable marker, such as a radioactive or fluorescent tag.

Match the Terms with Their Correct Meanings