Question

Write the full form of CT scan. In what way is it more advantageous than conventional X-ray? Mention any two uses of this diagnostic technique.

Answer 1

• CT scan stands for computed tomography.
  
• CT scans, which uses X-rays, the difference between normal and abnormal tissue is often clearer on an MRI image than a CT.
  
• A computed tomography (CT or CAT) scan allows doctors to see inside your body. It uses a combination of X-rays and a computer to create pictures of your organs, bones and other tissues.
• It shows more detail than a regular X-ray.