GK
HUMAN BODY AND REPRODUCTION
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X-ray of brain
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Checking blood group
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X-ray of alimentary canal
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None of these
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Detailed explanation-1: -Barium is a white, ‘radio-opaque’ powder that is visible with x-rays. It is used to demonstrate the structure and the function of the organs that make up the digestive tract, such as the oesophagus, the stomach, duodenum, small bowel and large bowel.
Detailed explanation-2: -A barium meal is an examination of your stomach and your oesophagus (or gullet), the tube between your mouth and stomach. You will be asked to drink a liquid that is visible on x-ray to see what happens when you swallow.
Detailed explanation-3: -What is a barium swallow? A barium swallow, also called an esophagogram, is an imaging test that checks for problems in your upper GI tract. Your upper GI tract includes your mouth, back of the throat, esophagus, stomach, and first part of your small intestine. The test uses a special type of x-ray called fluoroscopy.