5 Questions
What is the main function of an MRI scan?
To create detailed images of the body's internal structures
What is used to form images of the body in an MRI scanner?
Magnetic fields and radio waves
What type of radiation is used in an MRI scan?
No radiation is used
What is shown in Fig2?
A baby at 8 weeks pregnant ultrasound
What type of imaging technique is MRI?
Magnetic resonance imaging
Study Notes
Medical Imaging Techniques
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is a medical imaging technique used to investigate the anatomy and physiology of the body in both health and disease.
- MRI scanners use magnetic fields and radio waves to form images of the body.
- MRI is a type of diagnostic test that can create detailed images of nearly every structure and organ inside the body.
- MRI uses magnets and radio waves to produce images on a computer.
- MRI does not use ionizing radiation.
- Images produced by an MRI scan can show organs, bones, muscles, and blood.
- Examples of MRI images include ultrasound images of a fetus at 8 weeks pregnant, as shown in Fig2.
This quiz covers medical imaging techniques, including MRI scanners, ultrasound machines, and their uses in radiology. Learn about the anatomy and physiology of the body in health and disease.
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