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What is another name for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)?
What is another name for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)?
- Nuclear magnetic resonance imaging (NMRI) (correct)
- X-ray tomography
- Medical radio frequency imaging
- Tomographic magnetic resonance
Which type of energy source is used in MRI?
Which type of energy source is used in MRI?
- X-rays
- Gamma rays
- Ionizing radiation
- Radio waves (correct)
What type of radiation is NOT used in MRI?
What type of radiation is NOT used in MRI?
- Ultraviolet radiation
- Gamma rays
- Radio waves (correct)
- X-rays
What property of atomic nuclei does MRI rely on?
What property of atomic nuclei does MRI rely on?
In MRI, what can interact with low energy radio waves to change nuclear spins?
In MRI, what can interact with low energy radio waves to change nuclear spins?
What type of wavelength do radio waves in MRI typically have?
What type of wavelength do radio waves in MRI typically have?
What is the main factor that makes hydrogen the most stimulating element for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)?
What is the main factor that makes hydrogen the most stimulating element for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)?
In the context of magnetic resonance, what contributes to the gradient of gray colors seen in MRI images?
In the context of magnetic resonance, what contributes to the gradient of gray colors seen in MRI images?
How do positively charged protons exhibit magnetic properties inside the human body?
How do positively charged protons exhibit magnetic properties inside the human body?
What happens to the direction of proton's magnetic field when placed inside an external magnetic field (B0)?
What happens to the direction of proton's magnetic field when placed inside an external magnetic field (B0)?
Why are humans not considered magnets despite having scattered protons with magnetic properties?
Why are humans not considered magnets despite having scattered protons with magnetic properties?
Why are positively charged protons likened to magnets in the human body?
Why are positively charged protons likened to magnets in the human body?
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