Which Diagnostic Test Would Be Beneficial to Rule Out Ectopic

question 13

Multiple Choice

Which diagnostic test would be beneficial to rule out ectopic ACTH-secreting tumors in the body?

• A) Chest x-ray
• B) Octreotide scintigraphy
• C) Contrast-enhanced MRI
• D) Abdominal CT scan

---

Definitions:

Proteins

Large biomolecules, or macromolecules, consisting of one or more long chains of amino acid residues that play critical roles in biological processes.

Cell Function

The specific roles and activities performed by a cell to maintain life, ranging from energy production to cell division.

Robots

Machines designed to perform tasks automatically, often with AI to mimic human behaviors or decision-making processes.

Nervous System Function

The collective tasks performed by the nervous system, including controlling and coordinating all body functions, sensing and responding to stimuli, and transmitting signals between different parts of the body.