Explain the difference between a CT scan and an MRI

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Answer: Computed tomography (CT scan) uses computers and x-rays to create three-dimensional images of internal structures. Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) analyzes tissue responses to a strong magnetic field to create images of internal structures.

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Breathing in the upright position:

A) dyspnea B) oligopnea C) orthopnea D) eupnea

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Laser therapy is the use of x-rays and radiation to treat cancer.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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Which of the following statements is NOT true regarding the medical term exophthalmos?

A. It breaks into ex (out) + ophthalmos (eye). B. It is a condition where the pituitary gland causes excess secretions behind the eye, causing them to protrude out of the socket. C. It refers to the protrusion of the eyes out of the eye socket. D. It is a condition related to the thyroid. E. None of these are true statements.

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Write the correct meaning for VDRL:

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