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R u exposed to any radiation when u do a xray or ct scan...
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Yes: X-rays and ct scans are based on radiation for visualization. Thus there is definite radiation exposure when using these modalities. Mri is based on magnetic waves and does not use radiation.
Answered 3/12/2020
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