3.1 MI Study Guide PLTW

Question 1

What are some trend that usually come in people who are affected by cancer?

Answer 1

• Usually Runs in Family
• Younger Children usually recover quicker
• Chemo doesn’t always work
• Treatments are different for all types of cancer and are found in different ways

Question 2

Ultrasounds

Answer 2

A non invasive imaging technique that uses sound waves to create pictures of the body’s internal organs and tissues.

Question 3

Advantages and Disadvantages of an Ultrasound

Answer 3

Advantages:
- Quick
- Non-Invasive
- Inexpensive
Disadvantages:
- Does not show bones
- Difficultly imagining larger patients
- Potential for biological effects

Question 4

X-Rays

Answer 4

Uses high energy electromagnetic radiation to form images of dense structures (appears white) less dense structures (appear gray)