As receive bandwidth increases, how is scan time affected?

As receive bandwidth increases, the amount of data that can be processed in a given time frame also increases. This means that the MRI system can acquire images more quickly and efficiently, which in turn can lead to a reduction in scan time for the same imaging parameters. While the choice states that scan time does not change, this is not entirely accurate in the context of increasing receive bandwidth.

In reality, increasing receive bandwidth can lead to a decrease in scan time since more data can be acquired simultaneously or at a faster rate. Therefore, as the receive bandwidth increases, the scan time is typically affected positively, leading to a decrease rather than no change at all.

The other choices imply a direct and consistent relationship with scan time that does not hold true when considering the principles of MRI. Improved bandwidth generally introduces efficiencies in acquisition, contributing to shorter scan times without compromising image quality.