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What produces the Bo field for the MRI imaging procedure?
What produces the Bo field for the MRI imaging procedure?
- The magnet (correct)
- The patient table
- The RF coil
- The gradient coils
What is the function of the RF coil in MRI imaging?
What is the function of the RF coil in MRI imaging?
- Positions the patient within the magnet
- Produces the B1 magnetic field and detects the signal from the spins (correct)
- Produces a gradient in Bo in the X, Y, and Z directions
- Produces the Bo field for the imaging procedure
What is the positioning accuracy of the patient table within the magnet?
What is the positioning accuracy of the patient table within the magnet?
- 10 mm
- 1 mm (correct)
- 5 mm
- 0.5 mm
What surrounds the scan room to prevent high power RF pulses from radiating out through the hospital?
What surrounds the scan room to prevent high power RF pulses from radiating out through the hospital?
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In newer magnets, what is an integral part of the magnet to contain the magnetic field from extending too far into the hospital?
In newer magnets, what is an integral part of the magnet to contain the magnetic field from extending too far into the hospital?
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