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What is the function of the superconducting magnet in an MRI scanner?
What is the function of the superconducting magnet in an MRI scanner?
- Generates radiofrequency pulses
- Generates a strong and uniform magnetic field crucial for the MRI process (correct)
- Produces signals detected during imaging
- Creates varying magnetic field gradients
Which component of the MRI scanner is responsible for creating varying magnetic field gradients across spatial directions?
Which component of the MRI scanner is responsible for creating varying magnetic field gradients across spatial directions?
- Gradient coils (correct)
- Superconducting magnet
- Radiofrequency (RF) coils
- Patient table
What is the main function of the RF coils in an MRI scanner?
What is the main function of the RF coils in an MRI scanner?
- Produce signals detected during imaging
- Transmit radiofrequency pulses into the body (correct)
- Generate a strong and uniform magnetic field crucial for the MRI process
- Fine-tune and optimize the homogeneity of the magnetic field
Which component of the MRI scanner is responsible for correcting distortions in the magnetic field for improved image quality?
Which component of the MRI scanner is responsible for correcting distortions in the magnetic field for improved image quality?
What is the function of the patient table in an MRI scanner?
What is the function of the patient table in an MRI scanner?
What is the purpose of RF shielding in an MRI room?
What is the purpose of RF shielding in an MRI room?
Which component of the MRI scanner provides the electrical currents necessary to drive gradient coils, producing magnetic field gradients for spatial encoding?
Which component of the MRI scanner provides the electrical currents necessary to drive gradient coils, producing magnetic field gradients for spatial encoding?
What is the role of gradient amplifiers in an MRI scanner?
What is the role of gradient amplifiers in an MRI scanner?
What is the main function of the control console in magnetic resonance imaging?
What is the main function of the control console in magnetic resonance imaging?
What are the safety considerations in magnetic resonance imaging related to metallic implants?
What are the safety considerations in magnetic resonance imaging related to metallic implants?
Why is it important to avoid bringing items susceptible to magnetic fields into the MRI suite?
Why is it important to avoid bringing items susceptible to magnetic fields into the MRI suite?
What is a significant concern for some patients undergoing MRI?
What is a significant concern for some patients undergoing MRI?
What benefits can be gained by combining MRI with PET?
What benefits can be gained by combining MRI with PET?
What challenges are associated with colocating MRI with PET tomographs?
What challenges are associated with colocating MRI with PET tomographs?
What is a potential effect of the magnetic field and RF pulse in MRI?
What is a potential effect of the magnetic field and RF pulse in MRI?
What does the display and image reconstruction system do in MRI?
What does the display and image reconstruction system do in MRI?
What causes noise in MRI?
What causes noise in MRI?
