Lung tumors are revealed on a positron emission tomography (PET) scan as:

A. areas of decreased metabolism ('dark spots')
B. areas of increased radiolucency ('dark spots')
C. areas of increased metabolism ('bright spots')
D. areas of decreased radiolucency ('bright spots')


Ans: C. areas of increased metabolism ('bright spots')

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