One Method for Detecting Tumors in Body Tissue Involves the Use

question 57

Multiple Choice

One method for detecting tumors in body tissue involves the use of radioactive materials to create three-dimensional images showing metabolic activity of a specific tissue. This technique is referred to as

• A) magnetic resonance imaging.
• B) positron-emission tomography.
• C) mammography.
• D) electrophoresis.
• E) photodynamic therapy.

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