Liver Diseases: Hepatitis, Cirrhosis
Liver Diseases: Hepatitis, Cirrhosis ( 35 Questions)
Incorrect. While a CT scan provides detailed images of the liver, it does not directly visualize blood flow. It uses X-rays to create images.
Correct. A CT scan of the abdomen involves using X-rays to create detailed cross-sectional images of the liver and surrounding structures, providing valuable information about liver function and potential abnormalities.
Incorrect. A CT scan does not typically involve the injection of a radioactive tracer. This description may be more applicable to nuclear medicine scans.
Incorrect. A CT scan is not an invasive procedure that involves removing liver tissue. This description is more characteristic of a liver biopsy.
A) Incorrect. While a CT scan provides detailed images of the liver, it does not directly visualize blood flow. It uses X-rays to create images.
B) Correct. A CT scan of the abdomen involves using X-rays to create detailed cross-sectional images of the liver and surrounding structures, providing valuable information about liver function and potential abnormalities.
C) Incorrect. A CT scan does not typically involve the injection of a radioactive tracer. This description may be more applicable to nuclear medicine scans.
D) Incorrect. A CT scan is not an invasive procedure that involves removing liver tissue. This description is more characteristic of a liver biopsy.