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UPSC 2007: Which of the following types is used by computed tomography employed for visualization of the internal structure of human body?
(a)X-Ray
(b)South waves
(c)Magnetic resonance
(d)Radioisotopes
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Not attemptedCorrect Answer: (a) X-Ray
Computed Tomography scanners rotate an X-ray beam around the patient and reconstruct the transmitted X-ray data into cross-sectional images; they do not use sound waves, MRI principles or radio-isotope emission. ([jagranjosh.com](https://www.jagranjosh.com/articles/ias-prelims-general-studies-solved-question-paper-2007-1307667428-1))
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This question was asked in UPSC CSE Prelims 2007, GS Paper 1, as Question 123. It falls under Science & Technology > Health & Diseases.
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