PET scans were made possible by the development of
A) the gamma camera.
B) x-rays.
C) powerful magnets.
D) histology techniques.

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PET scans use gamma rays emitted by a radioactive tracer to create an image of the body. The gamma camera is used to capture the signals emitted by the tracer, allowing for the creation of the PET scan image. Therefore, the development of the gamma camera made PET scans possible.

PET Scans Were Made Possible by the Development of