Introduction to Tomography

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To measure blood flow within the body's organs
To provide a three-dimensional view of a patient's body without any incisions
To create detailed ‘slices’ of the area scanned using X-rays and computer processing (correct)
To generate two-dimensional images using only ultrasound

It provides a physiological interpretation of organ function
It is a non-invasive imaging technique that can visualize internal structures (correct)
It uses radioactive materials to capture images of soft tissues
It relies heavily on invasive surgical techniques to produce images

<p>The creation of tomographic slices from X-ray data (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They represent a series of cross-sectional images of the scanned area (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A medical imaging technique that uses X-rays and computers to create cross-sectional 'slices' of a body part.

A procedure that does not involve cutting or entering the body.

A type of electromagnetic radiation that can pass through the body and create images of bones and tissues.

Using computers to analyze and reconstruct the X-ray data into images.

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Cross-sectional images that show the internal structure of a body part.

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Tomography is a non-invasive medical imaging technique.
It uses X-rays.
Computer processing is employed to create tomographic images (slices) of the scanned area.