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What is the primary use of radioisotopes in nuclear medicine?
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Imaging of organs and tissues
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Radioisotopes are used in nuclear medicine to create images of organs and tissues inside the body. This is done by injecting or ingesting a radioisotope that is taken up by the organ or tissue of interest. The radioisotope emits gamma rays, which can be detected by a gamma camera to create an image.