All of the Following Are Limitations of Positron Emission Tomography/computed

question 23

Multiple Choice

All of the following are limitations of positron emission tomography/computed tomography technology except:

• A)anatomical correlation
• B)increased expense
• C)increased radiation dose
• D)potential attenuation artifacts

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Definitions:

Osmotic Balance

The regulation of water and solute concentrations across membranes to stabilize internal conditions of an organism or cell.

Inflammation

The reaction of the body to harm or disease, marked by inflammation, heat, enlargement, and discomfort.

Coagulation

The process by which blood changes from a liquid to a gel, forming a clot, which is crucial for stopping bleeding.

Vasodilation

The widening of blood vessels, which decreases blood pressure, usually as a result of relaxation of the vascular smooth muscle cells.