Chapter 5: MRIs

Question 1

Magnetic Resonance Imaging uses no ionizing radiation and?

Answer 1

Is a noninvasive, safe and painless procedure.

Question 2

What does MRI uses to produce images of exceptional high quality?

Answer 2

A powerful Magnetic field, Radio Waves and a Computer.

Question 3

If all body areas can be viewed by MRI, what is the gold standard?

Answer 3

For diagnosing certain diseases of the brain and spinal cord.

Question 4

Does MRI creates pictures that can show differences between healthy and unhealthy tissues?

Answer 4

Yes.