MRI and PET Scanning
 

MRI and PET Scanning problem 6


Positron emission tomography (PET scanning) obtains diagnostic information from a person. The information is used to form an image.


  • PET scanning uses a tracer. Explain what is meant by a tracer.


  • PET scanning involves annihilation.


    • Explain what is meant by annihilation.


    • State the names of the particles involved in the annihilation process.


 

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