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What is the primary advantage of using CT scans over plain X-ray imaging?.
- A.CT scans provide a two-dimensional image.
- B.CT scans expose patients to lower doses of radiation.
- C.CT scans can create cross-sectional images of the body.
- D.CT scans are less expensive than plain X-rays.
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- CT scans can create cross-sectional images of the body.
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CT scans utilize rotating X-ray sources to capture multiple images from different angles, allowing for detailed cross-sectional views of internal structures, which is a significant diagnostic advantage over plain X-ray imaging.
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