Multiple Choice
What is the purpose of administering a contrast agent for a CT procedure?
A) Reduce patient dose for longer scans that require thinner slicers
B) Reduce streaking artifacts when scanning high-density objects
C) Reduce attenuating properties of tissues with wide variances in density
D) Enhance detection of lesions and aid in defining normal structures
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