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Which type of radiation is emitted by radioactive tracers used in nuclear medicine?
Gamma rays
What are some examples of radiopharmaceuticals used in nuclear medicine?
Technetium-99m and fluorine-18
What imaging technique in nuclear medicine involves the use of positron emission tomography?
PET
What is the main purpose of using radioactive tracers in nuclear medicine?
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In nuclear medicine, what can therapeutic doses of radiopharmaceuticals be used for?
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Which imaging technique in nuclear medicine involves the use of both positron emission tomography and computed tomography?
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Which radioactive material is commonly used in nuclear medicine for imaging purposes?
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What type of radiation is emitted by radioactive tracers commonly used in nuclear medicine?
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What is the main purpose of using radiopharmaceuticals in nuclear medicine?
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In nuclear medicine, what are therapeutic doses of radiopharmaceuticals primarily used for?
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