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question 32
what imaging technique uses high - frequency sound waves to produce an image of the liver, gallbladder, or pancreas?
a) mri
b) ct scan
c) radiography
d) ultrasonography
e) nuclear scan
2 points
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Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Option A (MRI): Uses magnetic fields and radio waves, not sound waves. Eliminate.
• Option B (CT scan): Uses X - rays, not sound waves. Eliminate.
• Option C (Radiography): Typically uses X - rays, not sound waves. Eliminate.
• Option D (Ultrasonography): Uses high - frequency sound waves (ultrasound) to produce images of internal organs like the liver, gallbladder, or pancreas. This matches the description.
• Option E (Nuclear scan): Uses radioactive tracers, not sound waves. Eliminate.

Answer:

D. ultrasonography