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What is the role of scintillator material in a gamma camera?.
- A.To amplify the gamma radiation
- B.To convert gamma radiation into visible light
- C.To filter out unwanted radiation
- D.To store emitted radiation
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- To convert gamma radiation into visible light
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The scintillator material in a gamma camera converts incoming gamma radiation into visible light, which is then detected by photomultiplier tubes to create an image.
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