Which of the Following Is the Primary Benefit of SPECT

question 285

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the primary benefit of SPECT over PET?

• A) SPECT is a non-invasive neuroimaging technique, while PET is invasive.
• B) SPECT offers the benefit of using radioactive tracers that are easier to obtain than PET.
• C) SPECT allows the monitoring of actual brain activity, while PET does not.
• D) SPECT offers the monitoring of brain oxygen changes, while PET does not.

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