How Is the MRI Imaging Technique Different from a CT

question 54

Multiple Choice

How is the MRI imaging technique different from a CT imaging technique?

• A) One is used for transverse images whereas the other can be used for any orientation of the image.
• B) One procedure is cheap and the other is very expensive.
• C) One requires the injection of radioactive dyes and the other does not.
• D) One uses X-ray technology and the other does not.
• E) One is used on superficial problems and the other is used to see inside of the body.

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