Author Question: Which of the following diagnostic procedures uses positively charged isotopes to image the brain's ... (Read 14 times)

leilurhhh · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

Which of the following diagnostic procedures uses positively charged isotopes to image the brain's metabolically active tissues?

A) nerve conduction velocity
B) lumbar puncture
C) positron emission tomography
D) cerebral angiography

Question 2

A contusion is also called a furuncle.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

jaykayy05 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C
Explanation: Positron emission tomography uses positively charged isotopes to obtain an image of the brain. A nerve conduction velocity test measures how fast an impulse travels along a nerve. A lumbar puncture is a puncture with a needle into the lumbar area to withdraw fluid for examination and for the injection of anesthesia. Cerebral angiography is an X-ray of the blood vessels of the brain after the injection of radiopaque dye.

Answer to Question 2

False