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Write down the basic principle of Magnetic Resonance Imaging.
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Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) utilizes the magnetic properties of atomic nuclei, specifically hydrogen atoms, to generate detailed images of the body. The principle relies on the fact that hydrogen nuclei, or protons, have a spin and behave like tiny magnets. When placed in a strong magnetic field, these protons align themselves with the field. Applying radio waves then causes these aligned protons to temporarily flip their orientation, releasing a signal that can be detected and used to create an image.
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