Q. Consider the following statements:
1.Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanners work by using strong magnetic fields and radio waves to generate images of internal organs.
2.Positron emission tomography (PET) is a type of MRI scan.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
Answer: A
Notes:
Explanation –
Statement 1 is correct. MRI scanners use strong magnetic fields and radio waves to produce detailed images of the inside of the body.
Statement 2 is incorrect. PET scans and MRI scans are different types of imaging techniques. PET scans use a radioactive tracer to show how tissues and organs are functioning, while MRI scans use magnetic fields and radio waves to create detailed images of the body’s structures.
Source: The Hindu
