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HUMAN BODY AND REPRODUCTION
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Question
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The radio isotope used in the detection of tumour is -
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Cobalt - 60
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Carbon - 14
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Sodium - 24
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Arsenic - 74
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The radioactive elements are widely used in medical field for tumour detection and treatment. Arsenic-74 is used for the detection of small tumours in the body. Cobalt-60, boron-10 and iodine-131 are used for the treatment of brain tumour.
Detailed explanation-2: -Isotope of cobalt 60CO27 is used for treating cancer and other diseases as the radiation emitted by this isotope kills the infected cells.
Detailed explanation-3: -Cobalt-60 is an isotope that emits gamma rays essential to the medical community for cancer treatments, as well as sterilization of medical devices. Sterilization Cobalt-60 is the first and most widely used type of Cobalt-60.
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