NEETBiologyHuman Health and DiseasesMCQ+4 / −1
Which one of the following techniques is safest
for the detection of cancers ?
- AComputed tomography (CT)
- BMagnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
- CHistopathological studies
- DRadiography (X-ray)
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Correct answer: B
Histopathological study is the invasive
technique. Radiography and CT involves X-rays
which are harmful.
In MRI strong magnetic fields and non-ionising
radiations are used to detect any physiological changes
in the concerned tissue. Hence it is safe for detection
of cancers.
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