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Why is it important for medical tracers to have a suitable half-life?

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Hazards and uses of radioactive emissions and of background radiation

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Why is it important for medical tracers to have a suitable half-life?.

  1. A.To ensure they are detectable for a long time.
  2. B.To limit the radiation dose to the patient.
  3. C.To increase the amount of radiation emitted.
  4. D.To ensure they remain active indefinitely.

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