Which Imaging Modality Is the Most Sensitive and Specific Noninvasive

question 43

Multiple Choice

Which imaging modality is the most sensitive and specific noninvasive method for diagnosing mitral valve stenosis?

• A) Chest radiography.
• B) Echocardiography.
• C) CT.
• D) MRI.

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Definitions:

Homeostatic Response

The process by which organisms regulate internal conditions, such as temperature and pH, to maintain a stable internal environment.

Set Point

The target value that a system regulates towards, such as the human body's regulation of temperature or glucose levels.

Stressor

Any biological, chemical, physical, or psychological factor that causes stress or strain to an organism.

Sensor

In homeostasis, a receptor that detects a change (i.e., a deviation from the homeostatic state).