Question

write an application of isotopes in the field of medicine

Answer 1

Isotopes are useful in the branch of medicine known as nuclear medicine. Nuclear medicine is a branch of medicine that makes use of radioactive isotopes such as iodine-123 and flourine-18 in the treatment and diagnosis of diseases.

These radioactive isotopes used in nuclear medicine are usually referred to as radio-pharmaceuticals. They are either taken into the body intravenously or orally.

The uses of these radio-isotopes in nuclear medicine are:

-Used in the diagnosis of various kinds of diseases such as cancer.
-Used in the treatment of diseases such as hyperthyroidism, thyroid cancer, and blood disorders.

Answer 2

Answer:

(i) An isotope of cobalt is used in the treatment of cancer.

(ii) An isotope of iodine is used in the treatment of goitre.