All of the Following Are Scintillating Materials Used in PET

question 24

Multiple Choice

All of the following are scintillating materials used in PET detectors except:

• A)bismuth germanate
• B)calcium tungstate
• C)gadolinium oxyorthosilicate
• D)sodium iodide

---

Definitions:

Computerized Tomography

A diagnostic imaging technique that uses a series of X-ray images taken from different angles to create cross-sectional images of the bones, blood vessels, and soft tissues inside your body.

Reticular Activating System

A network of neurons located in the brainstem that plays a crucial role in controlling arousal and wakefulness.

Motor Cortex

An area within the cerebral cortex that plays a crucial role in devising, regulating, and carrying out intentional movements.

Somatosensory Cortex

A part of the brain that processes sensory information from the body, including touch, temperature, and pain sensations.