Compare and Contrast How Computed Tomography and Positron Emission Tomography

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Essay

Compare and contrast how computed tomography and positron emission tomography work to provide information about the brain. What type of information does each provide? Give an example of what each would be best used for.

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Definitions:

Chronic Pain

Persistent pain that lasts weeks to years, often beyond the expected period of healing.

Joints

Connections between bones in the body which facilitate movement and provide support.

Tendons

Tough, flexible bands of fibrous connective tissue that connect muscles to bones and help in the movement of joints.

Smooth Muscle

A type of muscle found in the walls of internal organs such as the stomach, intestines, and blood vessels, responsible for involuntary movements.