Question

Advancements in nuclear science have led to new technology which have been beneficial to society. Many of the advances are used in medicine. Which is not a medical use of nuclear energy?
A) nuclear fusion
B) radioimmunotherapy
C) magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
D) positron emission tomography (PET)

Answer 1

PET allows for scanning of the body for diseases. MRI scans are used to form pictures of selected body parts in order to diagnose injuries. Radioimmunotherapy is used primarily to treat certain types of cancers. Nuclear Fusion involves the creation of energy using complex atomic processes.

A) Nuclear Fusion is the only choice on this list without a direct relation to medicine.

Answer 2

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