Question

NMR is considered superior to C.T. Scan because

• A. To obtain images in any plane
• B. Imaging with out radiation
• C. Studying only hard part of body
• D. Both (A) and (B)

Answer 1

The correct option is D Both (A) and (B)

The primary difference between CT scanning and NMR imaging is that the CT scanning operates upon the principle of X-ray attenuation and absorption. Therefore, it causes damaging radiation to enter the body. NMR< in contrast, operates upon the use of magnetic fields. The body is placed within an external magnetic field and is pulled with radio-frequency waves. Unlike radiation, these radio-frequency waves have not been shown to produce cellular damage within the human body. The NMR can be used to obtain images in any plane which is not the case of CT scan.
Thus, the correct answer is option (D), 'Both (A) and (B)'.