What type of scan is used to find the areas of the body where glucose metabolism is most intense?
A) PET scans
B) CT scans
C) MRI
D) radioactive iodine tracers

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PET scans (Positron Emission Tomography) are the types of scans that use radioactive glucose tracers to find the areas of the body where glucose metabolism is most intense. The radioactive glucose is injected into the patient's bloodstream and the scanner detects the areas where it accumulates most. This type of scanning is commonly used in the diagnosis and monitoring of cancer, as cancer cells tend to take up more glucose than normal cells.

What Type of Scan Is Used to Find the Areas