P4 ultra sound kidney stones (2)

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5 (b) Ultrasound can be used to scan the kidney and to break down kidney stones.

doctor

boy with kidney stones

(i)

Explain how ultrasound breaks down kidney stones. ........................................................................................................................................... ...................................................................................................................................... [1]

(ii)

Explain why ultrasound is used rather than X-rays to scan the kidney. ........................................................................................................................................... ...................................................................................................................................... [1] [Total: 4]

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