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What is the key to creating detailed ultrasound images?
What is the key to creating detailed ultrasound images?
- Understanding the basic principles of wave propagation, reflection, and refraction (correct)
- The temperature of the room where the ultrasound is performed
- The experience of the sonographer
- The type of ultrasound machine used
What is one of the non-medical applications of ultrasound mentioned in the text?
What is one of the non-medical applications of ultrasound mentioned in the text?
- Plant Growth Monitoring
- Cosmetic Surgery
- Automotive Engine Testing
- Industrial and NDT (Non-Destructive Testing) (correct)
In which medical application is ultrasound used to visualize organs such as the liver, kidneys, and gallbladder?
In which medical application is ultrasound used to visualize organs such as the liver, kidneys, and gallbladder?
- Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Cardiac Ultrasound
- Musculoskeletal Ultrasound
- Abdominal Imaging (correct)
Which is mentioned as an advantage of ultrasound in the text?
Which is mentioned as an advantage of ultrasound in the text?
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What does cardiac ultrasound, or echocardiography, allow for detailed imaging of?
What does cardiac ultrasound, or echocardiography, allow for detailed imaging of?
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What is ultrasound?
What is ultrasound?
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What distinguishes ultrasound from X-rays or CT scans?
What distinguishes ultrasound from X-rays or CT scans?
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What is a transducer in ultrasound technology?
What is a transducer in ultrasound technology?
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When did significant strides in the application of ultrasound for medical purposes take place?
When did significant strides in the application of ultrasound for medical purposes take place?
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What do ultrasound waves encounter as they travel through the body?
What do ultrasound waves encounter as they travel through the body?
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