Match the following choices with the corresponding statements as each relates to radionuclide imaging.
-protects the health and safety of the public and the environment regarding nuclear activities

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NRC (Nuclear Regulatory Commission) is responsible for protecting the health and safety of the public and the environment regarding nuclear activities.

Answer: A 
 Hot lab is a facility for handling and preparing radioactive material that ensures the safe use of radionuclides in medical imaging.

Answer: G 
 Gamma emission is a type of radiation used in radionuclide imaging (e.g. gamma camera).

Answer: I 
 PET scanning (Positron Emission Tomography) is a type of radionuclide imaging that uses a PET scanner to produce three-dimensional images of functional processes in the body.

Answer: L 
 Uptake probe is a tool used in radionuclide imaging to measure the accumulation and distribution of a radiotracer in tissues or organs.

Answer: E 
 Bone scan is a type of radionuclide imaging that uses a radiotracer to detect areas of increased or decreased bone activity and density.

Answer: K 
 Beta emission is a type of radiation used in radionuclide imaging (e.g. Strontium-89 therapy for bone metastases).

Answer: H 
 V/Q scan (Ventilation/Perfusion scan) is a type of radionuclide imaging used to diagnose blood clots in the lungs.

Answer: J 
 Wipe testing is a procedure used to check for radioactive contamination in a lab or facility.

Match the Following Choices with the Corresponding Statements as Each