Ultrasound technology utilizes the use of a specific type of wave to create diagnostic images. What type of wave does an ultrasound emit?
A)Radio
B)Radiation
C)Microwave
D)Sound

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Sound waves are emitted by an ultrasound machine. These waves are of a high frequency, which are not audible to the human ear. These sound waves produced "echoes" which hit a target organ and bounce back, where they are then converted to images.

Ultrasound Technology Utilizes the Use of a Specific Type of Wave