PET (Positron-Emission Tomography) Scans Use Radioisotopes Attached to What Substances

question 158

Multiple Choice

PET (positron-emission tomography) scans use radioisotopes attached to what substances to detect abnormalities?

• A) other radioisotopes
• B) subatomic particles
• C) carbon atoms
• D) glucose or other biological molecules
• E) plutonium

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Definitions:

Somatic

Relating to or affecting the body, especially as distinct from the mind or emotions.

Autonomic

Relating to the autonomic nervous system, which controls involuntary bodily functions, including heart rate, digestion, and respiratory rate.

Meninges

The three protective membranes that cover the brain and spinal cord, including the dura mater, arachnoid mater, and pia mater.

Glia

Non-neuronal cells in the central nervous system that support, protect, and nourish neurons.