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Nuclear Physics — Test

Question 7 • Physics

The use of radioisotope imaging is best suited for which procedure?

Answer
A
to pinpoint blockages in very small blood vessels
B
to detect a small metal fragment embedded in the thigh
C
to help place a stent in a heart patient’s artery
D
to monitor the function of an enzyme in the cells of the pancreas

Explanation

Radioisotope imaging uses radioactive tracers to show biological activity and function in tissues. It is therefore best suited to monitoring an enzyme’s activity in pancreatic cells. Finding a metal fragment or guiding a stent typically uses X-rays or fluoroscopy, while pinpointing tiny-vessel blockages calls for imaging that shows blood vessels directly.

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