Computed Tomography: Definition and History Quiz

Which generation of computed tomography uses a pencil beam and one detector?

What is the characteristic feature of the second generation CT scanner?

In which generation of CT scanner does the X-ray beam shape consist of a wide fan beam?

What is the imaging time for the first generation reconstruction?

What is the advantage of the second generation CT scanner?

What does the bow-tie filter in the first generation CT scanner compensate for?

In which generation is the x-ray tube rotation mechanical and there are no moving parts?

Which CT scanner uses an electron beam and has no moving parts?

Which generation of CT scanner consists of multiple detectors and has increased scattered radiation as a disadvantage?

What is the characteristic feature of the third generation CT scanner?

Who first demonstrated the CT technique?

What is the Greek word 'Tomos' means in the context of computed tomography?

What is the name of the first CT scan machine?

Which generation of CT scanner is equipped with a detector ring?

In the context of CT, what does the term 'Algorithm' refer to?

What is the primary principle of operation for conventional/axial tomography?

What does a 'Binary Digit' or 'Bit' represent in terms of CT?

Which term refers to the movement of source-detector assembly across the patient in CT?

'Plane of image is perpendicular to the long axis of the body' describes which type of CT image?

'Kilobytes, megabytes, gigabyte or terabytes' are related to storage requirements in which context of CT?

What is the primary characteristic feature of the first generation CT scanner?

In which generation of CT scanner does the X-ray tube rotation involve mechanical rotation without any moving parts?

What is the imaging time for the third generation CT scanner?

Which generation of computed tomography uses a binary digit or bit to represent the imaging information?

What is the purpose of a bow-tie filter in the first generation CT scanner?

In which context of CT does the term 'Algorithm' refer to?

Which characteristic feature is specific to the second generation CT scanner?

'Plane of image is perpendicular to the long axis of the body' describes which type of CT image?

'Kilobytes, megabytes, gigabyte, or terabytes' are related to data storage requirements in which context of CT?

What does a 'Binary Digit' or 'Bit' represent in terms of CT?

What does the term 'Digital Axial Tomography (DAT)' refer to in the context of computed tomography?

What is the significance of the term 'Body Section Roentgenography' in the context of computed tomography?

What is the characteristic feature of the fourth generation CT scanner?

In terms of CT, what does the term 'Algorithm' refer to?

Which generation of CT scanner has the x-ray tube rotation mechanical and no moving parts?

What is the primary principle of operation for conventional/axial tomography?

'Kilobytes, megabytes, gigabyte or terabytes' are related to storage requirements in which context of CT?

'Binary Digit/BIT' can code for how many values or shades of gray which correspond to white and black in terms of CT?

'Creation of a cross-sectional tomographic section of the body with a rotating fan beam, a detector array and computed reconstruction' describes which type of CT image?

'Conventional/axial tomography' refers to which plane of the image in relation to the long axis of the body?