1. Benjamin Plancarte, Tyler Rochester, Heather Pennington IDS 1999 9/17/12

2. Magnetic Resonance Imaging The Basics Magnetism, radio waves Tube Magnetic field Spins protons Faint signal

3. Purpose Brain function Tumors Soft tissue

4. Time & Money 1200-4000 30

5. Benefits Detect tumors More detail Cross sectional

6. Risks? No biological concerns Can not have MRI Obese Pace makers Any metal

7. X-ray VS. MRI Shorter No radiation

8. Are they safe? YES

9. Sources http://www.medicinenet.com/mri_scan/article.htm http://www.healthofchildren.com/M/Magnetic- Resonance-Imaging.html http://www.healthofchildren.com/M/Magnetic- Resonance-Imaging.html http://www.diffen.com/difference/MRI_vs_X-ray