Benjamin Plancarte, Tyler Rochester, Heather Pennington IDS /17/12
Magnetic Resonance Imaging The Basics Magnetism, radio waves Tube Magnetic field Spins protons Faint signal
Purpose Brain function Tumors Soft tissue
Time & Money
Benefits Detect tumors More detail Cross sectional
Risks? No biological concerns Can not have MRI Obese Pace makers Any metal
X-ray VS. MRI Shorter No radiation
Are they safe? YES
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