In MRI technology, powerful magnets are used to align
A) oxygen atoms.
B) hydrogen atoms.
C) glucose molecules.
D) water molecules.

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MRI technology uses powerful magnets to align hydrogen atoms in the body. This alignment creates a magnetic field that is detected by the scanner and turned into an image. Other substances, such as oxygen or glucose, do not align in the same way and cannot be detected by MRI scanners.

In MRI Technology, Powerful Magnets Are Used to Align