Which Is a Description of a Thyroid Scan

question 201

Multiple Choice

Which is a description of a thyroid scan?

• A) CT image of thyroid gland
• B) Radioimmunoassay of thyroxine in the bloodstream
• C) Ultrasound image of the neck
• D) Skull x-ray of the brain
• E) Administration of radioactive compound and visualization with a scanner to detect tumors or nodules

---

Definitions:

Urinate

The process of excreting urine from the bladder through the urethra to the outside of the body.

Respiratory Acidosis

A medical condition characterized by decreased blood pH due to the accumulation of carbon dioxide as a result of respiratory dysfunction.

Carbon Dioxide

A colorless, odorless gas produced by burning carbon and organic compounds and by respiration. It is naturally present in air and is absorbed by plants in photosynthesis.

Bicarbonate

A salt-containing the anion HCO3, involved in the buffering of pH levels in the blood and other fluids of the body.