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AQA 3.10 Medical Physics

There is the opportunity to study the applications of physics principles and techniques in medicine, from imaging to therapeutic uses.

Option B

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3.10.1 - 3.10.3

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3.10.4 Non-ionising Imaging

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      Ultrasound - Non-invasive and non-ionising

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      MRI - Magnetic resonance imaging produces detailed images of the inside of the body​​​​

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3.10.5 X-ray Imaging

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      X-rays - The production of X-rays and how these are used for imaging

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      CAT Scanning - The CT scanner and how this forms a 3D image​

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3.10.6 Radionuclide Imaging and Therapy

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      Medical Tracers - Using radioactive sources for imaging inside the body

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      PET Scanning - Positron emission tomography

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      The Gamma Camera - The basic structure and workings of this detector

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