WONDER #606: What Is a CAT Scan?

Question 1 of 3

The “CAT” in CAT scan stands for...

1. Computed Axial Tomography
2. Computer Aided Topography
3. Cat Animal Testing
4. Canine Axis Trunkline

Question 2 of 3

CAT scans also go by what other name?

1. Computed Tomography
2. CT scan
3. both (A) and (B)
4. neither (A) nor (B)

Question 3 of 3

CAT scans use an advanced version of what other type of popular medical technology?

1. gamma rays
2. MRIs
3. blood tests
4. X-rays

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