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8F Health Technology #2
The ability to measure the level of substances in body fluids has made it possible for physicians to make comparisons with normal levels, make very sophisticated diagnoses, and monitor the effects of the treatments they prescribe....
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Peering Inside the Body
http://www.exploratorium.edu/exploring/bodies_mag/peering.html
Description
This site describes the sophisticated tools and techniques used in medical imaging. Photos and short descriptions help students understand the slitlamp microscope, PET scan, X ray, angiography, fluoroscopy, ultrasound, CT Scan, and fiber optic imaging. By rolling over a black and white image, students will be able to see an introductory passage that describes how each tool operates and how doctors and scientists use them. The site also describes the conditions in which each tool is best suited, and the history behind each tool.
Using the Resource
These tools allow students to see and understand body processes that they cannot see otherwise. The site can serve as a valuable research tool to learn about technology, medicine, and the human body. The age range of the content is best suited for grades 9-12, as well as for some students in grades 6-8.
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Created :12/04/2003 |