2006-12-14 05:48:43 · 4 answers · asked by Prettygirl_20 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
Radioactive isotopes can be ingested and then the body is scanned for their presence. Limited dosages do not hurt the body and are readily visible with the right equipment allowing for easy analysis of body systems.
Radiation is also used in chemotherapy to kill cancerous cells.
2006-12-14 05:53:20 · answer #1 · answered by Sir Smith 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-26 19:20:44 · answer #2 · answered by rosenstock 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi. One use is for measuring heart muscle function using Cardiolite, a radioactive tracer. : http://www.answers.com/main/ntquery?s=Cardiolite&gwp=16
2006-12-14 05:52:19 · answer #3 · answered by Cirric 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-12-14 05:54:13 · answer #4 · answered by maussy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋