Mri RCE Flashcards

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What distinguishes fatty tissue from water-based tissue in MRI imaging?

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Fatty tissue appears bright on T1 images, while water-based tissue does not.

Brightness on T1 images indicates fluid-based tissue.

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Why does bone cortex appear black on MRI?

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Bone cortex has no free protons.

This lack of protons results in no signal being emitted.

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What does abnormal brightness on T1 images indicate?

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It indicates a disease process.

This can suggest pathology in the tissue being imaged.

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What is the purpose of MRI in medical procedures?

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MRI is used for imaging in both medical and non-medical procedures.

It can provide detailed images of organs and tissues.

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What does the acronym TR stand for in MRI terminology?

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Repetition Time.

It is the time between successive pulse sequences.

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What does the acronym TE stand for in MRI terminology?

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Time to Echo.

It is the time between the delivery of the RF pulse and the receipt of the echo signal.

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What are the key characteristics of T1-weighted imaging?

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Short TE and TR times, contrast determined by T1 properties of tissue.

T1 imaging is useful for assessing anatomy and pathology.

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What are the key characteristics of T2-weighted imaging?

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Longer TE and TR times, contrast and brightness determined by T2 properties of tissue.

T2 imaging is better for highlighting fluid and edema.

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What does FLAIR stand for in MRI imaging?

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Fluid Attenuated Inversion Recovery.

FLAIR sequences are used to suppress fluid signals.

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What is the main contrast agent used in MRI?

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Gadolinium.

Gadolinium enhances the T1 signal in tissues.

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What is the function of fat saturation in MRI?

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It suppresses signals from fat tissues to enhance visibility of other structures.

This technique is useful for differentiating tissues.

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What is the significance of the flip angle in MRI?

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It is the angle at which the magnetic field is applied to protons in the body.

The flip angle affects the contrast and signal strength in the images.

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How does field of view (FOV) relate to pixel size in MRI?

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Pixel Size = FOV / Matrix Size.

This calculation determines the resolution of the image.

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What is compressed sensing in MRI?

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A technique to accelerate acquisition of MRI data while maintaining image quality.

It reduces scan time without compromising detail.

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What does echo train length impact in MRI?

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It impacts image acquisition time and quality.

Longer echo trains can reduce scan time while retaining resolution.

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What is the purpose of deep resolve in MRI?

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It combines deep learning and AI techniques to enhance MRI processes.

This can improve image quality and efficiency.

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What does the term ‘concatenations’ refer to in MRI?

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Uniformly distributing slices across multiple TRs.

This helps in optimizing the scan protocol.

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Fill in the blank: The _______ is the time between the delivery of the RF pulse and the receipt of the echo signal.

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Time to Echo (TE).

TE is crucial for determining the timing of image acquisition.

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How are MRI signals created?

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MRI scanner interacts with protons. Randomlyorientated protons became aligned duith the magnetic held. A repeating sequence of radio frequency (rf) pulses causes ‘excitations and resonance as of protons. As each rf pulse is removed, protons