Which imaging procedure uses radiopharmaceuticals to diagnose such disorders as schizophrenia,brain tumors,and epilepsy?
A) Myelography
B) Magnetic source imaging
C) Echoencephalography
D) Computed tomography angiography
E) Positron emission tomography

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Positron emission tomography (PET) uses radiopharmaceuticals to produce images of the brain and other organs to diagnose a range of disorders including schizophrenia, brain tumors, and epilepsy. PET measures the cell activity, metabolism, and blood flow in the targeted area of the brain.

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