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Physiologic distribution of radiotracer in a pet scan is the normal functional distribution of the radiotracer. The radiotracer is radioactive tracer or radioactive chemical that is used during a pet scan to produce 3-dimensional, color images of the part of the body that is being scanned.
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How do you use distribution in sentence?
The distribution of Christmas gifts was uncharacteristically unfair. Meals on Wheels handles the distribution of meals to the elderly. Distribution of mail is the main duty of the US Postal Service. The population distibution in the US is uneven.
What is a distribution of opinion that shows little change over time called?
stable distribution
Why are algaes confined to water whilst ferns are adapted to land?
Because algae are aquatic plants while ferns are not.
What is punctuate distribution of cutaneous receptors?
Cutaneous Sensory Receptors are clustered in certain spots instead of being uniformly distributed. This clustering is called punctate distribution.
Give you a definion of bias?
Uneven distribution of weight.
What does radiotracer uptake mean?
There are several sites of 'increased radio tracer uptake... These are most intense in the low thoracic & lumbar spine, associated with the scoliotic curvature and degenerative change, likely explanatory in that regard... Minor asymmetry with respect to the uptake seen in bone of the anterior ... & seen in some of the left rib functions ,,,,with costochondral cartilage ...uncertain whether this relates to the positioning created by the scoliosis. ...There is a small focus of increased uptake in the mid cervical spine to left of midline, likely degenerative. ...There is uptake at both wrists and to lesser extent, both shoulders. ...that distribution likely degenerative related. ...There is a tiny focus in a toe of the right foot, nonspecific. ...Elsewhere, radiotracer uptake appears physiologic. IMPRESSION: Multiple sites of increased radiotracer uptake, as described. This distribution is either characteristic degenerative change to include especially the lumbar spine. Nonspecific focus in a right toe. Otherwise, none of these sites would be considered especially suspicious for metastasis.
Can you get disability for radiotracer uptake of the skeletal system?
You can't get disability for radiotracer uptake if the amount is calculated properly and if you drink good amounts of water after the medical analysis.
What is physiologic activity?
what is physiologic activity in the Liver,spleen, & colon
What is physiologic activity in the Liver spleen and colon?
what is physiologic activity in liver and spleen
How is the radiotracer used to treat thyroid disorder?
This is the iodine isotope 131I.
What is physiologic activity in kidney and urinary bladder?
What is physiologic activity in kidney and urinary bladder
How are tacers used to help with medical diagnosis?
A radioactive isotope which, when attached to a chemically similar substance or injected into a biological or physical system, can be traced by radiation detection devices, permitting determination of the distribution or location of the substance to which it is attached. Also known as radiotracer.
What does physiologic uptake mean in a bone scan?
There is metabolic activity in the bone at levels expected through normal (physiologic) processes.
What is the physiologic role of the poly?
oxygen transport
What is a physiologic cyst on the left ovary?
myoma
What is the difference between airthemetic and physiologic population denisty?
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What plant can cure conjunctivitis?
Firstly, wash your eyes with physiologic serum, and right after without letting the physiologic serum to evaporate, pour some amount of a solution of boric acid on your eyes.
