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Which type of isotopes are required for producing a three-dimensional image of functional processes in the body?
Which type of isotopes are required for producing a three-dimensional image of functional processes in the body?
- Beta-emitting isotopes
- Positron-emitting isotopes (correct)
- Alpha-emitting isotopes
- Gamma-emitting isotopes
What is the most commonly used biologically active molecule for Positron Emission Tomography (PET)?
What is the most commonly used biologically active molecule for Positron Emission Tomography (PET)?
- 2-deoxy-2-18Ffluoro-β-D-glucose (correct)
- 4-deoxy-4-18Ffluoro-γ-D-glucose
- 5-deoxy-5-18Ffluoro-δ-D-glucose
- 3-deoxy-3-18Ffluoro-α-D-glucose
What should be avoided prior to imaging to prevent a considerable increase in radiotracer uptake by various tissues?
What should be avoided prior to imaging to prevent a considerable increase in radiotracer uptake by various tissues?
- Strenuous exercises (correct)
- Breathing exercises
- Light stretching exercises
- Meditation
Which of the following factors can affect brain function and should be avoided within 24 hours of a Positron Emission Tomography (PET) procedure?
Which of the following factors can affect brain function and should be avoided within 24 hours of a Positron Emission Tomography (PET) procedure?
What dietary recommendation is given 24 hours before a Positron Emission Tomography (PET) scan?
What dietary recommendation is given 24 hours before a Positron Emission Tomography (PET) scan?
What is the half-life of Fluorine-18, which is commonly used in radiolabelling biomolecules for PET?
What is the half-life of Fluorine-18, which is commonly used in radiolabelling biomolecules for PET?
Which condition can prevent the ability to lie still during a Positron Emission Tomography (PET) scan?
Which condition can prevent the ability to lie still during a Positron Emission Tomography (PET) scan?
What is the main route of administration for biomolecules used in Positron Emission Tomography (PET)?
What is the main route of administration for biomolecules used in Positron Emission Tomography (PET)?
"2-deoxy-2-18Ffluoro-β-D-glucose (18F-FDG)" is an analogue of which molecule?
"2-deoxy-2-18Ffluoro-β-D-glucose (18F-FDG)" is an analogue of which molecule?
"Anxiety, which affects brain function", is described as excessive when it interferes with what procedure?
"Anxiety, which affects brain function", is described as excessive when it interferes with what procedure?
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