MEDICINE
RADIOLOGY
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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X-ray
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CT
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -CT scans typically cost more than X-rays and ultrasounds, but they are less expensive than magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans. The price of a CT scan can vary based on many factors, including insurance status, scanned body area, and facility type.
Detailed explanation-2: -A CT scan, or computed tomography scan, sends radiation through the body. However, unlike a simple X-ray study, it offers a much higher level of detail, creating computerized, 360-degree views of the body’s structures. CT scans are fast and detailed. They take longer than X-rays but are still fast (about one minute).
Detailed explanation-3: -MRI. Magnetic resonance imaging, or MRI, provides detailed pictures of internal organs, tissue, and bone with the use of a magnet and radio waves, per MedlinePlus. It’s usually more expensive than other types of scans.
Detailed explanation-4: -Cost: If paying out of pocket, MRIs are usually more expensive than X-rays.