Question

Juan's physician has told him that he wants him to take a test that will give a three-dimensional representation of Juan's brain. This procedure will require Juan to be placed in a strong magnetic field. The test being discussed is the

a. MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging)
b. PET (Positron Emission Tomography) scan
c. CT (Computed Tomography) scan
d. EEG (Electroencephalogram)

Answer 1

The medical test that provides a three-dimensional representation of the brain using a strong magnetic field is called an MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging).

Step-by-step explanation:

Juan's physician has advised him to undergo a test that will produce a three-dimensional image of his brain using a strong magnetic field. The test being described is an MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging). MRI technology employs a strong magnetic field to align hydrogen atoms in the body. When the field is turned off, these atoms emit signals that are captured and used to create detailed images of the body’s internal structures, including the brain. This technology allows for non-invasive investigations and can provide two-dimensional and three-dimensional images. MRI is distinct from PET scans that track blood flow using tracers, CT scans that use X-rays, and EEG measurements of electrical activity in the brain.