In Positron Emission Tomography, to Track the Metabolism of Glucose

question 24

Multiple Choice

In positron emission tomography, to track the metabolism of glucose, a radioactive compound called a(n) _______ is mixed with glucose and injected into the bloodstream.

• A)inhibitor
• B)tracer
• C)clotting agent
• D)activator

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Definitions:

Satisfying

Fulfilling or meeting expectations, needs, or desires.

Parkinson's Law

The adage that "work expands to fill the time available for its completion," suggesting efficiency decreases as the amount of time allowed increases.

Motivates

Provides a reason or stimulus for someone to act in a particular way or to achieve a goal.

Motivation-Hygiene Theory

A theory proposed by Frederick Herzberg that suggests job satisfaction and dissatisfaction arise from two different sets of factors—satisfaction comes from motivating factors and dissatisfaction from hygiene factors.