Which Radioisotope Is Used to Measure Thyroid Activity and Treat

question 71

Multiple Choice

Which radioisotope is used to measure thyroid activity and treat thyroid disease?

• A)Technetium-99m
• B)Iodine-131
• C)Cobalt-60
• D)Carbon-11

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