Question

mammography is specialized medical imaging that uses a low - dose x - ray system to see inside the breasts. a mammography exam, called a mammogram, aids in the early detection and diagnosis of breast diseases in women. imaging with x - rays involves exposing a part of the body to a small dose of ionizing radiation to produce pictures of the inside of the body. one recent advance in mammography is digital mammography. with digital mammography, the x - ray film is replaced by electronics that convert x - rays into mammographic pictures of the breasts. this system is similar to those found in digital cameras, and its efficiency enables better pictures with a lower radiation dose.

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what is the purpose of mammography?
treat breast cancer
detect breast cancer
prevent breast cancer
research breast cancer

Explanation:

The text clearly states that a mammography exam (mammogram) aids in the early detection and diagnosis of breast diseases in women. This directly relates to the purpose of detecting breast cancer. Treating breast cancer would involve medical procedures like surgery, chemotherapy, etc., which is not the role of mammography. Preventing breast cancer would involve lifestyle changes or medications (in some cases) to avoid getting the disease, which is not what mammography does. Researching breast cancer would involve scientific studies, experiments, etc., which is also not the function of mammography as described here.

Answer:

detect breast cancer