describing pet scans Flashcards
1
Q
what do PET scans introduce into the blood and why is this
A
radioactive tracer and we can track the areas in who itch glucose is being converted g to energy
2
Q
what does it let us see
A
where in the brain its working hardest
3
Q
for low level of activity what colour does it show
A
blue
4
Q
if high level of activity is shown what colour does it portray
A
red
5
Q
what is it also used to identify
A
damage tumours
