Medical Imaging: Applications in Computer Vision and Image Processing

Question 1

Which machine learning approach is often used to identify patterns and extract features from complex medical images?

Accepted Answer

Deep Learning

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Regression

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Clustering

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Decision Trees

Question 2

Which topic is not covered in the 'Medical Imaging' unit?

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Epidemiology

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Image enhancement and segmentation

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Machine learning for medical image analysis

Question 3

In computed tomography (CT), which technique is primarily used for image reconstruction?

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Filtered back projection

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Linear interpolation

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Maximum intensity projection

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Algebraic reconstruction technique

Question 4

What is a potential drawback of using computer vision in medical imaging?

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Higher diagnostic costs

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Lower diagnostic accuracy

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Longer diagnosis time

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Poorer patient outcomes

Question 5

Which of the following techniques is not commonly employed in medical image analysis?

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Speech recognition

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Image segmentation

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Feature extraction

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Image registration

Question 6

Which of the following is a key benefit of using AI in medical imaging?

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Improved accuracy and efficiency in diagnosis.

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Increased patient comfort.

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Reduced need for human interpretation.

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Lower cost of equipment.

Question 7

Which of the following image processing techniques is commonly used to enhance contrast in medical images?

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Histogram equalization

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Image segmentation

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Morphological operations

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Edge detection

Question 8

Which of the following deep learning architectures is commonly used for medical image analysis?

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Convolutional Neural Network (CNN)

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Support Vector Machine (SVM)

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Decision Tree

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Logistic Regression

Question 9

What is the primary purpose of image registration in medical imaging?

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To align images from different modalities or time points.

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To segment anatomical structures.

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To enhance image contrast.

Question 10

What is the primary role of computer vision in image-guided surgery?

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To provide real-time guidance to surgeons during surgical procedures.

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To plan the surgical procedure.

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To perform the surgery remotely.

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To monitor the patient's vital signs.

Question 11

How can AI contribute to the development of novel medical imaging technologies?

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By enabling the design and evaluation of innovative imaging systems and algorithms.

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By increasing the availability of imaging services.

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By reducing the cost of manufacturing imaging equipment.

Question 12

Which of the following is a benefit of using computer vision in medical imaging?

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Improved diagnostic accuracy

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Reduced patient privacy

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Increased patient discomfort

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Increased radiation exposure

Question 13

What is the main purpose of image segmentation in medical imaging?

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To divide an image into distinct regions of interest

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To reduce the computational complexity of image processing

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To remove noise and artifacts from an image

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To enhance the contrast between different tissues

Question 14

Which of the following is an application of computer vision in image-guided surgery?

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Providing real-time visualization of the surgical field

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Analyzing patient data for research purposes

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Diagnosing diseases remotely

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Developing personalized treatment plans

Question 15

What is the primary difference between a convolutional neural network (CNN) and a recurrent neural network (RNN)?

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CNNs are used for processing grid-like data, while RNNs are used for processing sequential data

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RNNs are more efficient than CNNs

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CNNs are used for image recognition, while RNNs are used for natural language processing

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CNNs are more accurate than RNNs

Question 16

What are the ethical considerations that need to be addressed when using computer vision in medical imaging?

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Patient privacy, data security, and algorithmic bias

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User training

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Environmental impact

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Cost of implementation

Question 17

What is the primary role of artificial intelligence (AI) in medical imaging?

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To assist healthcare professionals in making more informed decisions

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To reduce the cost of healthcare

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To develop new medical treatments

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To replace healthcare professionals

Question 18

What are the potential benefits of using computer vision in medical imaging for patients?

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Improved diagnosis, personalized treatment, and reduced healthcare costs

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Reduced access to healthcare

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Delayed diagnosis

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Increased radiation exposure

Question 19

Which of the following is not a primary application of computer vision in medical imaging?

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Financial planning

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Image-guided surgery and interventions

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Diagnosis and disease detection

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Treatment planning and simulation

Question 20

Which image processing technique is commonly employed to enhance contrast and delineate anatomical structures in medical images?

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Image segmentation

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Image compression

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Image registration

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Image fusion

Question 21

What is the primary purpose of image registration in medical imaging?

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Aligning images from different sources or modalities to facilitate comparison and analysis.

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Extracting anatomical structures from images.

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Reducing noise and artifacts from images.

Question 22

Which medical imaging modality utilizes ionizing radiation to produce detailed cross-sectional images?

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Computed Tomography (CT)

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Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)

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Ultrasound

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Positron Emission Tomography (PET)

Question 23

What is a key advantage of utilizing deep learning in medical image analysis?

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Ability to learn complex patterns and relationships from large datasets, leading to improved accuracy and automation of tasks.

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Faster processing speeds compared to traditional methods.

Question 24

What is a primary ethical concern associated with the use of AI in medical imaging?

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Potential for bias and discrimination if training data is not representative of the population.

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Difficulty in interpreting results for clinical decision-making.

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High cost of implementation and maintenance.

Question 25

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is primarily used to create detailed images of which part of the body?

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Brain and spinal cord

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Bones and joints

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Blood vessels

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Internal organs

Question 26

What is the purpose of image segmentation in medical imaging?

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Identifying and isolating specific structures or regions of interest in medical images.

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Reducing the size of medical images.

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Improving the quality of medical images.

Question 27

Which machine learning algorithm is frequently used for medical image classification?

Accepted Answer

Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs)

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Support Vector Machines (SVMs)

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Random Forests

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K-Nearest Neighbors (K-NN)

Question 28

What are the key benefits of using 3D medical imaging techniques over 2D techniques?

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Provides more comprehensive and accurate anatomical information.

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Reduces imaging time.

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Requires less radiation exposure.

Question 29

Which ethical concern is associated with the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in medical imaging?

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Potential for bias and discrimination in decision-making.

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Increased cost of healthcare.

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Loss of privacy.

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Reduced physician involvement.

Question 30

What is the purpose of image registration in medical imaging?

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To align and match different medical images of the same patient to facilitate accurate analysis.

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To remove noise from medical images.

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To reduce the size of medical images.

Question 31

Which image processing technique is used to enhance the contrast and sharpness of medical images?

Accepted Answer

Histogram equalization

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Noise reduction

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Edge detection

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Image segmentation

Question 32

What is the primary goal of medical image fusion?

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Combining information from multiple medical images to create a more comprehensive representation of the patient's anatomy.

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Improving the quality of medical images only.

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Reducing the size of medical images.

Question 33

Which file format is commonly used for storing medical images?

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Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine (DICOM)

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PNG

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JPEG

Question 34

What is the main advantage of using cloud computing in the medical imaging domain?

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Enables remote access to medical images and advanced computing resources for processing and analysis.

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Improves the quality of medical images alone.

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Reduces the cost of medical imaging.

Question 35

Which of the following imaging modalities is NOT used in medical imaging?

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Microscopy

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MRI

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Ultrasound

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X-ray

Question 36

What is the primary benefit of employing computer vision techniques in medical imaging?

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Automated image analysis and interpretation

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Reduced radiation exposure

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Improved image acquisition speed

Question 37

What is the primary purpose of image segmentation in medical imaging?

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Dividing the image into regions of interest (e.g., organs, tissues)

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Adjusting the image contrast

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Compressing the image size

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Removing noise from the image

Question 38

What is the primary role of computer-aided diagnosis (CAD) systems in medical imaging?

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Assisting radiologists in interpreting medical images

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Replacing radiologists in image interpretation

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Improving image quality

Question 39

Which of the following is a widely used medical imaging file format?

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DICOM (Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine)

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PNG

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JPEG

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TIFF

Question 40

What is the significance of image registration in medical imaging?

Accepted Answer

Aligning images from different modalities or time points for analysis

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Improving image contrast

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Reducing image noise

Question 41

Which of the following is NOT a major application of computer vision in medical imaging?

Accepted Answer

Natural language processing

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Treatment planning

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Diagnosis

Question 42

What is the main objective of image segmentation in medical imaging?

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To divide an image into meaningful regions

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To improve the contrast of an image

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To eliminate noise from an image

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To detect objects in an image

Question 43

What is the purpose of image registration in medical imaging?

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To align various images of the same patient

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To identify objects in an image

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To reduce noise from an image

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To enhance the contrast of an image

Question 44

What is a primary ethical concern associated with using AI in medical imaging?

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Bias in algorithms

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Lack of trained professionals

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Security risks

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High implementation cost

Question 45

How can AI contribute to reducing healthcare expenses?

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By automating tasks and improving efficiency

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By reducing the number of healthcare professionals

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By increasing the cost of medical equipment

Question 46

What is a potential benefit of using computer vision for disease diagnosis?

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Early detection and intervention

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None of the above

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Delayed treatment due to misdiagnosis

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Increased cost of diagnosis

Question 47

What is a key challenge in using AI for medical imaging analysis?

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Access to large and diverse datasets

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Lack of computational resources

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Ethical concerns

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None of the above

Question 48

Which noise removal technique replaces a pixel's value with the median value of its surrounding pixels?

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Median filtering

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Gaussian filtering

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Mean filtering

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Laplacian filtering

Question 49

What is the primary objective of image segmentation in medical imaging?

Accepted Answer

To partition the image into meaningful regions of interest.

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To eliminate noise from the image.

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To enhance image contrast.

Question 50

Which medical imaging application uses AI to analyze images for diagnostic purposes?

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Computer-aided diagnosis (CAD)

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Image-guided surgery

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Telemedicine

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Medical image processing

Question 51

What distinguishes pixel intensity from voxel intensity in medical imaging?

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Pixel intensity is a 2D measure, whereas voxel intensity is a 3D measure.

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Pixel intensity denotes grayscale values, while voxel intensity denotes color values.

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Pixel intensity is used for 2D images, while voxel intensity is used for 3D images.

Question 52

Which ethical concern is prevalent in the context of medical imaging data handling?

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Patient privacy and confidentiality.

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Accessibility of medical imaging services.

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Financial burden of medical imaging procedures.

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Accuracy limitations of medical imaging devices.

Question 53

Which file format is commonly employed for storing medical images?

Accepted Answer

DICOM

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JPEG

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PNG

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BMP

Question 54

What is the purpose of utilizing contrast agents in medical imaging?

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To enhance the visibility of specific anatomical structures or tissues.

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To improve overall image quality.

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To minimize radiation exposure to the patient.