BIOLOGY IN HUMAN WELFARE
HUMAN HEALTH AND DISEASE
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sharp and clear images
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can produce images at any angel
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can show images of muscle + soft tissue
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they do not damage cells
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all of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -An MRI scanner can be used to take images of any part of the body (e.g., head, joints, abdomen, legs, etc.), in any imaging direction. MRI provides better soft tissue contrast than CT and can differentiate better between fat, water, muscle, and other soft tissue than CT (CT is usually better at imaging bones).
Detailed explanation-2: -2) A major advantage of MRI is: the ease with which equipment is updated or replaced. its relatively low cost, compared to CT scans.
Detailed explanation-3: -Benefits and Disadvantages of MRI MRI is non-invasive and does not use radiation. MRI does not involve radiation. MRI contrasting agent is less likely to produce an allergic reaction that may occur when iodine-based substances are used for x-rays and CT scans.
Detailed explanation-4: -Magnetic resonance imaging produces clearer images compared to a CT scan. In instances when doctors need a view of soft tissues, an MRI is a better option than x-rays or CTs. MRIs can create better pictures of organs and soft tissues, such as torn ligaments and herniated discs, compared to CT images.