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What is a limitation of ultrasound imaging?

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Non-ionising imaging

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What is a limitation of ultrasound imaging?.

  1. A.It can penetrate bone effectively.
  2. B.It is not suitable for deep tissue imaging.
  3. C.It provides real-time imaging.
  4. D.It is widely available.

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  • It is not suitable for deep tissue imaging.

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A limitation of ultrasound imaging is that it struggles to penetrate dense tissues, such as bone, making it less effective for imaging deep structures compared to other imaging modalities like MRI.

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