H.W - Medical and Biological Applications of Isotopes

What are stable isotopes primarily used for in nutritional studies?

• Treating cancer

• Creating medical imaging devices

• Producing radiation

• Tracing metabolic pathways

Which isotope is commonly used in SPECT scans?

• Nitrogen-15

• Carbon-13

• Iodine-131

• Technetium-99m

What is a key application of radioactive isotopes in oncology?

• Climate change analysis

• Environmental research

• Medical imaging

• Nutritional studies

What is the role of particle accelerators in medicine?

• Tracing metabolic pathways

• Producing isotopes for imaging

• Conducting nutritional studies

• Analyzing climate change

Which of the following is a criterion for selecting isotopes for medical diagnostics?

• Color of the isotope

• Cost of production

• Half-life

• Availability in nature

What is a disadvantage of using isotopes in therapy?

• Radiation exposure

• Improved patient outcomes

• Targeted treatment

• Non-invasive procedures

Which isotope is used to treat thyroid cancer?

• Nitrogen-15

• Technetium-99m

• Iodine-131

• Carbon-13

What type of radiation is typically used in SPECT imaging?

• Neutrons

• Beta particles

• Alpha particles

• Gamma rays

What is one advantage of isotope therapies?

• Targeted treatment

• Complex production methods

• Higher radiation exposure

• Increased hospital stays

Which field uses isotopes for assessing heart function?

• Oncology

• Cardiology

• Neurology

• Environmental science