Structures Such as the Breast or Thyroid Cannot Be Shielded

question 13

True/False

Structures such as the breast or thyroid cannot be shielded when they are in the SFOV because an artifact would be created.

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Definitions:

Myelin Sheaths

Insulating layers around nerves that increase the speed at which electrical impulses are transmitted.

Interneuron

A type of neuron that serves as a connector or intermediary between sensory neurons and motor neurons in the central nervous system.

Central Nervous System

Comprises the brain and spinal cord, responsible for coordinating body activities.

Schwann Cells

Specialized cells that form the myelin sheath around nerve fibers in the peripheral nervous system, aiding in the rapid transmission of electrical signals.