Can You Smile for a Camera in an MRI Machine?

What is an MRI?

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Entering the MRI Room Before you go in, you must remove all metal objects because the MRI is like a super-strong magnet!

Lying Down on the Table

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Can You Smile?

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Why Stay Still?

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No Camera Inside

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What You Hear

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Feeling Comfortable

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Once the MRI is done, the table slides out, and you can move and smile all you want! Swipe Up