Which of the following illustrates the use of a radioisotope as a tracer?
A)monitor blood flow through the heart
B)shrink a tumor by killing tumor cells with emitted radiation
C)destroy overactive thyroid gland
D)treat prostate cancer
E)treat advanced cervical cancer

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Radioisotopes can be used as tracers to monitor blood flow through the heart. The radioisotope is injected into the bloodstream and can be detected as it moves through the heart and blood vessels. This information can then be used to diagnose heart conditions such as blocked arteries or heart disease. Options B, C, D, and E involve the use of radioisotopes for therapeutic purposes, not as a tracer.

Which of the Following Illustrates the Use of a Radioisotope