What is the maximum strength of magnet approved for medical imaging of patients? 7T 5T 3T 1.5T What does precession mean? The...

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What is the maximum strength of magnet approved for medicalimaging of patients?

7T

5T

3T

1.5T

What does precession mean?

The spinning of hydrogen protons around their own axis.

The change in orientation of hydrogen molecules when exposed toradiowaves at the Larmor frequency.

The wobble of hydrogen protons exposed to a large magneticfield.

Water molecules gain an extra molecule of hydrogen when exposedto a magnetic field.

Which of these is a disadvantage of MRI?

High dose of ionizing radiation.

Shows vasculature without contrast

Unsuitable for pacemaker wearers

Two-dimensional images

In MRI the resonant frequency of a specific tissue is NOTdetermined or affected by the:

Specific isotope being imaged

Characteristics of the molecule

Orientation of magnetic field

Strength of the magnetic field

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No adverse effects are expected if fields do not exceed the following Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency MHRA guidelines for whole body exposure of patients Normal mode less than    See Answer
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