Questions and Answers
What is the main difference between nuclear imaging and traditional radiology?
Nuclear imaging records radiation emitted from within the body, while traditional radiology records external radiation.
What type of medical specialty involves the application of radioactive substances in the diagnosis and treatment of disease?
Nuclear medicine
Which imaging modality in nuclear medicine focuses on the function rather than the anatomy?
Single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT)
How are radiopharmaceuticals administered in nuclear medicine imaging?
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What technique uses internal radionuclides to create two-dimensional images in nuclear medicine?
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