The Use of ¹⁸F-Fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG) in Cancer Imaging Is Based

question 1

Multiple Choice

The use of ¹⁸F-fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG) in cancer imaging is based on the fact that

• A)tissue cells surrounding tumors use glucose at a faster rate than normal cells.
• B)cancer cells use glucose at a faster rate than normal cells.
• C)it is specific for distinguishing between benign and malignant diseases.
• D)necrotic cells use glucose at a faster rate than normal cells.

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