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BME 102 BIO AND MEDICAL ENGINERING: IMPACTS OF TECHNOLOGY ON BIOLOGY AND MEDICINE. Objective Question

Question

Ultrasound (1950s) is described as safe for pregnancy primarily because it uses which type of technology?
Options
A Magnetic fields
B Ionizing radiation
C Sound waves
Correct Answer
D Focused light
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The document explicitly states: '- Ultrasound (1950s): Uses sound waves to see fetus, heart and abdomen. Safe for pregnancy.'

Hint

Consider the fundamental principle behind how ultrasound creates images.

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