Which Statement Regarding CAT Scans Is FALSE

question 50

Multiple Choice

Which statement regarding CAT scans is FALSE?

• A)The computer creates an image as a slice of the part of the body being examined.
• B)Soft tissue structures are particularly clear.
• C)CAT scans may be enhanced with radiopaque contrast dye injected intravenously.
• D)The x-ray emitter moves in a triangle around the patient.

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