MRI machines _______________ the _______________ of hydrogen atoms
A) disrupt; nuclei
B) disrupt; protons
C) align; protons
D) vibrate; bonds

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MRI machines use a strong magnetic field to align the protons in the hydrogen atoms within the body being scanned. Radio waves are then applied to disrupt this alignment and cause the protons to emit signals, which are detected by the MRI machine and turned into an image. Therefore, the correct answer is C - align; protons.

MRI Machines _______________ the _______________ of Hydrogen Atoms

MRI Machines _ the _ of Hydrogen Atoms