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Question
Name any two techniques used to detect the cancer of internal organs and write about any one of them.
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Solution
Techniques such as CT (Computed Tomography) and MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) are useful to detect the cancers of internal organs.
MRI: Using radio waves and a strong magnet, MRI creates precise images of bodily organs and structures. Additionally, the individual is lying on a table that transforms into a doughnut-shaped devices, although this doughnut is much thicker. These images can also distinguish between healthy and sick tissue.
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