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What is the purpose of introducing additional filtration into the beam?
What is the purpose of introducing additional filtration into the beam?
- To increase the penetration of x rays
- To produce uniform beam hardening (correct)
- To conform the shape of the object
- To reduce the absorption of soft radiation
Which section experiences the absorption of soft radiation leading to hardening of the beam?
Which section experiences the absorption of soft radiation leading to hardening of the beam?
- All sections equally
- Section 3
- Section 2 (correct)
- Section 1
What material are shaped filters, like the 'bowtie' filter, usually made of?
What material are shaped filters, like the 'bowtie' filter, usually made of?
- Lead
- Steel
- Aluminum
- Teflon (correct)
What term is used to describe a class of filter shapes with bilateral symmetry and increasing thickness from the center?
What term is used to describe a class of filter shapes with bilateral symmetry and increasing thickness from the center?
Why do bowtie filters compensate for the difference in beam path length through the axial plane of the object?
Why do bowtie filters compensate for the difference in beam path length through the axial plane of the object?
What is the effect of shaped filters like the bowtie filter on beam distribution?
What is the effect of shaped filters like the bowtie filter on beam distribution?
How do special shaped filters like the bowtie filter contribute to overall image quality?
How do special shaped filters like the bowtie filter contribute to overall image quality?
What is the main purpose of using shaped filters, such as the 'bowtie' filter, in radiology?
What is the main purpose of using shaped filters, such as the 'bowtie' filter, in radiology?
Why does the text recommend introducing additional filtration into the beam for circular objects?
Why does the text recommend introducing additional filtration into the beam for circular objects?
What distinguishes shaped filters like the 'bowtie' filter from standard filters?
What distinguishes shaped filters like the 'bowtie' filter from standard filters?
How do shaped filters, specifically 'bowtie' filters, impact radiation beam distribution?
How do shaped filters, specifically 'bowtie' filters, impact radiation beam distribution?
What material is commonly used to make shaped filters like the 'bowtie' filter?
What material is commonly used to make shaped filters like the 'bowtie' filter?
What is the significance of having shaped filters conforming to the object's shape in radiology?
What is the significance of having shaped filters conforming to the object's shape in radiology?
How do bowtie filters contribute to reducing beam hardening effects in radiology procedures?
How do bowtie filters contribute to reducing beam hardening effects in radiology procedures?
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Beam Filtration in Radiology
- Introducing additional filtration into the beam reduces beam intensity and prevents overexposure of the image receptor.
Beam Hardening and Filter Shapes
- The beam experiences absorption of soft radiation, leading to hardening, in the central section of the beam.
- Shaped filters, like the 'bowtie' filter, are usually made of a heavy metal, such as tungsten or copper.
Characteristics of Shaped Filters
- Filters with bilateral symmetry and increasing thickness from the center are described as "wedged" filters.
- Bowtie filters compensate for the difference in beam path length through the axial plane of the object, ensuring uniform beam distribution.
Effects of Shaped Filters on Beam Distribution and Image Quality
- Shaped filters like the bowtie filter redistribute the beam intensity, reducing exposure to the image receptor.
- The use of shaped filters contributes to overall image quality by reducing beam hardening effects and ensuring uniform beam distribution.
Purpose of Shaped Filters in Radiology
- The main purpose of using shaped filters, such as the bowtie filter, is to reduce beam intensity and prevent overexposure of the image receptor.
Comparison with Standard Filters
- Shaped filters, like the bowtie filter, are distinguished from standard filters by their conforming shape to the object's shape.
Impact of Shaped Filters on Radiation Beam Distribution
- Shaped filters, specifically bowtie filters, redistribute the radiation beam, reducing beam intensity and ensuring uniform beam distribution.
Materials and Significance of Shaped Filters
- Tungsten or copper is commonly used to make shaped filters like the bowtie filter.
- Shaped filters conforming to the object's shape in radiology reduce beam hardening effects and prevent overexposure of the image receptor.
Reducing Beam Hardening Effects
- Bowtie filters contribute to reducing beam hardening effects in radiology procedures by redistributing the beam intensity and ensuring uniform beam distribution.
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