Match the Disease to the Imaging Modality That Is Most

question 39

Multiple Choice

Match the disease to the imaging modality that is most commonly used to diagnose it.
-Kidney stones

• A)Contrast-enhanced CT
• B)Ultrasound
• C)Noncontrast helical CT
• D)MRI

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Definitions:

Deep Basin

A large depression on the earth's surface, often below sea level, characterized by significant depths and possibly housing sedimentary formations or resources.

Mid-ocean Ridge

A mid-ocean ridge is an underwater mountain system formed by plate tectonics, characterized by a rift at the crest through which magma rises, creating new oceanic crust.

Back-arc Spreading

A geologic process occurring behind a subduction zone, where new oceanic crust is formed by the spreading and melting of the mantle.

Plate-tectonic Setting

The geological and geographical context of an area in relation to the movement and interaction of tectonic plates.