Question

The use of radioisotope imaging is best suited for which procedure?

A. to detect a small metal fragment embedded in the thigh
B. to monitor the function of an enzyme in the cells of the pancreas
C. to help place a stent in a heart patient’s artery
D. to pinpoint blockages in very small blood vessels

Answer 1

The use of radioisotope imaging is best suited for which procedure to detect a small metal fragment embedded in the thigh. The answer is letter A. The purpose of having a radioisotope is that it attaches to the organ it is trying to study and then using a scanner, can produce the image of that specific organ to detect what is wrong. PET F - 18 is commonly used isotope that can function like this.

Answer 2

The answer is B: to monitor the function of an enzyme in the cells of the pancreas