1. Justin Alex Gerstner P.1 AP. Psychology
CT Scan (CAT Scan)‏
Justin Alex Gerstner
P.1
AP. Psychology

2. Overview CT scans internal bone, organs, blood vessels and soft tissue
Uses special x-ray equipment to produce multiple images or pictures of the inside of the body
<- Liver
Lungs ->

3. Pros vs. Cons Not So Good Things: Good things:
Slight chance of cancer via radiation.
Risky for pregnant mothers
very obese may not fit into opening of a CT unit
Good things:
Painless and accurate (more than x-rays)‏
Fast and simple
Less expensive than MRI's.

4. And For Your enjoyment...