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Ultrasound can be used to image most of the soft organs of the body, including the reproductive system. Because it is apparently not harmful it is used extensively during pregnancy.
As well as the information in the text, there is an extensive series of slides that accompanies this unit at the Teachers Institute office.
(Recommended for Grades 9 Physical Science, 10 Biology, 11 Health, 11 and 12 Human Physiology and 7 and 8 Science)
Ultrasound Medical Imaging Technology Tomography