MDCAT Physics MCQ #363

A patient undergoes a bone scan using positron emission tomography (PET). What is the principle behind this imaging technique?

MDCAT Physics MCQ #363

  1. Question 1

    Q1. A patient undergoes a bone scan using positron emission tomography (PET). What is the principle behind this imaging technique?

    • A) Magnetic resonance imaging
    • B) Computed tomography
    • C) Fluorescence
    • D) Annihilation of positrons and electrons

    Answer: Annihilation of positrons and electrons

    Explanation: Annihilation of positrons and electrons is the principle behind PET, as it produces a signal when positrons collide with electrons.