Give two examples of common radioisotopes used in medicine. Be sure to write the full name of the isotope (As an example from the previous question 38Sr can be written as Sr- 85) and state what the isotope is used for. 85. A. Isotope is used for Isotope is used for B.

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name of the isotope (As an example from the previous question 38Sr can be written as Sr-
85) and state what the isotope is used for.
85.
A.
Isotope is used for
Isotope is used for
B.
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In medical world radioisotopes used in various ways.Radioisotopes can occurred as naturally or artificially alteration.

Generally radioisotopes used in Pharmaceutical, have short half lives that are decay quickly and better for therapeutic purposes.

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