Which of the Following Scanning Tools Is Used to Look

question 108

Multiple Choice

Which of the following scanning tools is used to look for abnormalities in the breast that could be associated with cancer?

• A) Screening mammogram
• B) Diagnostic mammogram
• C) CT scan
• D) PET scan
• E) MRI

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Definitions:

Warm Receptors

Sensory receptors in the skin that detect increases in temperature, contributing to the sensation of warmth.

Nociceptor

A sensory receptor that responds to damaging or potentially damaging stimuli by sending signals to the spinal cord and brain.

Thermoreceptor

A type of sensory receptor specialized to detect changes in temperature.

Meissner's Corpuscles

Specialized nerve endings in the skin that are sensitive to light touch and texture.