What is the difference between MRI and CT Scan? - ProProfs Discuss
Advertisement

What is the difference between MRI and CT Scan?

Asked by T. Lopez, Last updated: Mar 29, 2024

+ Answer
Request
Question menu
Vote up Vote down

1 Answer

N. Reyes

N. Reyes

A good writer and orator as well.

N. Reyes
N. Reyes, Writer, B.ed, California

Answered Oct 22, 2019

Some may assume that the MRI and the CT Scan are the same because of how they are used, but there are certain differences that should be noted. The CT scan makes use of X-rays in order to get images of the inside of the body while the MRI will use magnetic fields and radiofrequency so that the images of the body’s internal organs will be shown.

CT Scan still uses radiation while the MRI does not use radiation. The CT Scan can be used to see the full body in general while the MRI can be used for some specific portions of the body, particularly the soft tissues. The MRI is considered to be safer but is also more expensive than the CT Scan.

upvote downvote
Reply 

Advertisement
Advertisement
Search for Google images Google Image Icon
Select a recommended image
Upload from your computer Loader
Image Preview
Search for Google images Google Image Icon
Select a recommended image
Upload from your computer Loader
Image Preview
Search for Google images Google Image Icon
Select a recommended image
Upload from your computer Loader

Email Sent
We have sent an email to your address "" with instructions to reset your password.