A thyroid scan consists of:
A) A CT image of the thyroid gland
B) Radioimmunoassay of thyroxine in the bloodstream
C) Ultrasound imaging of the neck
D) Skull x-ray imaging of the brain
E) Administration of radioactive compound and visualization with a scanner to detect tumors or nodules

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A thyroid scan involves the administration of a small amount of radioactive compound and visualization with a scanner to detect tumors or nodules. This option is the only one that describes the use of a radioactive compound and scanner.

A Thyroid Scan Consists Of