Medical Biophysics

Description: This quiz covers the fundamental concepts and applications of Medical Biophysics.
Number of Questions: 15
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Which of the following is NOT a type of medical imaging modality?

  1. X-ray

  2. Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)

  3. Ultrasound

  4. Computed Tomography (CT)


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Ultrasound is a non-imaging modality that uses sound waves to generate images of internal body structures.

What is the primary mechanism by which X-rays interact with matter?

  1. Photoelectric effect

  2. Compton scattering

  3. Pair production

  4. Bremsstrahlung


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The photoelectric effect is the dominant interaction mechanism for X-rays with energies below 100 keV.

Which of the following is NOT a type of ionizing radiation?

  1. Alpha particles

  2. Beta particles

  3. Gamma rays

  4. Ultraviolet light


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Ultraviolet light is a non-ionizing radiation with a wavelength shorter than visible light but longer than X-rays.

What is the SI unit of absorbed dose?

  1. Gray (Gy)

  2. Rad

  3. Sievert (Sv)

  4. Coulomb per kilogram (C/kg)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The gray (Gy) is the SI unit of absorbed dose, which is defined as the amount of energy deposited per unit mass of material.

Which of the following is NOT a type of radiation therapy?

  1. External beam radiation therapy

  2. Brachytherapy

  3. Proton therapy

  4. Hyperthermia


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Hyperthermia is a treatment modality that uses heat to kill cancer cells, while the other options are types of radiation therapy.

What is the primary mechanism by which MRI generates images?

  1. Nuclear magnetic resonance

  2. X-ray absorption

  3. Ultrasound reflection

  4. Radioactive decay


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

MRI utilizes the phenomenon of nuclear magnetic resonance to generate images of internal body structures.

Which of the following is NOT a type of contrast agent used in medical imaging?

  1. Iodine-based contrast agents

  2. Gadolinium-based contrast agents

  3. Barium sulfate

  4. Air


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Air is not typically used as a contrast agent in medical imaging, while the other options are commonly used.

What is the primary mechanism by which CT generates images?

  1. X-ray absorption

  2. Nuclear magnetic resonance

  3. Ultrasound reflection

  4. Radioactive decay


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

CT utilizes the differential absorption of X-rays by different tissues to generate images of internal body structures.

Which of the following is NOT a type of radiation detector used in medical imaging?

  1. Scintillation detectors

  2. Solid-state detectors

  3. Gas-filled detectors

  4. Photomultipliers


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Photomultipliers are not typically used as radiation detectors in medical imaging, while the other options are commonly used.

What is the primary mechanism by which PET generates images?

  1. Positron annihilation

  2. X-ray absorption

  3. Nuclear magnetic resonance

  4. Ultrasound reflection


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

PET utilizes the detection of gamma rays emitted from positron annihilation to generate images of metabolic activity in the body.

Which of the following is NOT a type of medical biophysics research area?

  1. Radiation therapy dosimetry

  2. Medical imaging physics

  3. Biomechanics

  4. Neurophysiology


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Neurophysiology is not typically considered a subfield of medical biophysics, while the other options are commonly studied areas.

What is the primary mechanism by which radiation therapy kills cancer cells?

  1. DNA damage

  2. Protein damage

  3. Lipid damage

  4. Carbohydrate damage


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Radiation therapy primarily kills cancer cells by damaging their DNA, leading to cell death or impaired cell division.

Which of the following is NOT a type of medical biophysics application?

  1. Development of new imaging technologies

  2. Optimization of radiation therapy treatment plans

  3. Design of medical devices

  4. Drug discovery


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Drug discovery is not typically considered an application of medical biophysics, while the other options are commonly encountered.

What is the primary mechanism by which ultrasound generates images?

  1. Ultrasound reflection

  2. X-ray absorption

  3. Nuclear magnetic resonance

  4. Radioactive decay


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ultrasound utilizes the reflection of ultrasound waves from different tissues to generate images of internal body structures.

Which of the following is NOT a type of medical biophysics professional?

  1. Medical physicist

  2. Radiation therapist

  3. Radiologist

  4. Bioengineer


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Bioengineers are not typically considered medical biophysics professionals, while the other options are commonly associated with this field.

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