Characteristics of X-Rays

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Which of the following are characteristics of x-rays? (Select all that apply)

  • Create heat
  • Travel in straight lines (correct)
  • Cause exposure (correct)
  • Penetrate substances (correct)
  • Scattering of radiation (correct)
  • Visible to the naked eye

What change do x-rays cause to the photographic plate?

Cause it to change from silver to black

Define radiolucent.

Permits the passage of most x-rays and appears black on film.

Define radiopaque.

<p>Obstructs the passage of x-rays and appears white on film.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What characteristic is necessary to create shadow images on the x-ray plate?

<p>Travel in straight lines</p> Signup and view all the answers

Define scatter.

<p>When x-rays come in contact with any other material after hitting the film.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is scatter minimized?

<p>A grid is placed in front of the film to absorb the scatter.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Characteristics of X-Rays

  • X-rays exhibit six key characteristics: Scattering, Invisible, Penetration, Traveling in straight lines, Ionization, and causing Exposure (SIPTIC).
  • X-rays scatter radiation when they interact with materials, affecting image quality.
  • They are invisible to the human eye, making them useful for medical imaging without causing visual disruption.
  • X-rays can penetrate various substances, allowing for internal imaging of the body.
  • They travel in straight lines, essential for creating clear shadow images on x-ray plates.
  • X-rays have ionizing properties, meaning they can ionize atoms and molecules, which is important for their diagnostic capabilities.
  • Exposure to x-rays causes photographic plates to develop from silver to black, enabling visualization of the imaged area.

Radiolucent

  • Radiolucent substances allow the passage of most x-rays, appearing black on the resulting film.
  • Examples include soft tissues and certain fluids, which help differentiate structures in imaging.

Radiopaque

  • Radiopaque materials obstruct the passage of x-rays, resulting in a white appearance on film.
  • Common examples include bones and certain contrast agents used in imaging.

Shadow Images

  • The ability of x-rays to travel in straight lines is crucial for producing shadow images, enhancing diagnostic accuracy in imaging.

Scatter

  • Scatter refers to the phenomenon when x-rays interact with materials after hitting the film, potentially degrading image quality.

Minimizing Scatter

  • Use of a grid in front of the film helps absorb scattered x-rays, improving the clarity and quality of the x-ray images.

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