The Earliest Computed Tomography of the Head Took Several Hours

question 17

True/False

The earliest computed tomography of the head took several hours to acquire a single slice of information.

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Definitions:

Right Atrium

The right upper chamber of the heart that receives deoxygenated blood from the body via the venae cavae.

Fenestrated Capillaries

Capillaries with small pores in their endothelial lining allowing for increased permeability to fluids and small molecules, found in areas requiring extensive exchange such as in kidneys and endocrine glands.

Kidney

A pair of organs located in the abdominal cavity that filter blood, remove waste products, and regulate fluid balance.

Pancreas

A glandular organ in the digestive system that produces insulin, digestive enzymes, and other hormones.