Name two radioisotopes used within the medical imaging processes, one administered by inhalation and one used by intravenous injection. For both of these radioisotopes, what are their half-life and what is the relevance of that to why it is used? What are both of these specific use in diagnostic imaging?What are they treating?

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Name two radioisotopes used within the medical imaging processes, one administered by inhalation and one used by intravenous injection.

For both of these radioisotopes, what are their half-life and what is the relevance of that to why it is used? What are both of these specific use in diagnostic imaging?What are they treating? 

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