GS PrelimsScience and TechnologyHuman Health and Diseases2007

Which of the following types is used by computed tomography employed for visualization of the internal structure of human body?

X-rays

sound Waves

Magnetic resonance

Radioisotopes

Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation

1. Computed tomography (CT) scanning uses special X-ray equipment to make cross-sectional pictures of the body. 2. It allows for the visualization of the internal structure of the human body by combining multiple X-ray measurements taken from different angles.

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