In positron emission tomography, to track the metabolism of glucose, a radioactive compound called a(n) _______ is mixed with glucose and injected into the bloodstream.

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A tracer is a radioactive compound used in PET scans to track the distribution and metabolism of specific compounds in the body. In this case, a tracer is mixed with glucose to monitor its metabolism. The other choices are not relevant to the process of PET scanning.

In Positron Emission Tomography, to Track the Metabolism of Glucose