Magnetic Resonance Imaging is Based on the Movement Of

Question

Magnetic resonance imaging is based on the movement of
A) electrons in a magnetic field.
B) carbons in a magnetic field.
C) protons in a magnetic field.
D) cells in a magnetic field.

Accepted Answer

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is based on the movement and properties of hydrogen protons in a magnetic field. When placed in a magnetic field, these protons align and then are disturbed by radio frequency pulses, emitting signals that are used to create images.