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What is the single most important factor in obtaining good quality diagnostic images in CT?
What is the single most important factor in obtaining good quality diagnostic images in CT?
- The production of x-rays
- The role of the computer for image reconstruction
- The mechanics of the tube motion and table travel
- The skill of the Radiologist (correct)
When does image formation in CT begin?
When does image formation in CT begin?
- After the raw digital data has been converted to a numeric map
- During the mechanics of the tube motion and table travel
- Once x-rays have been produced and directed towards the patient on the table (correct)
- At the role of the computer for image reconstruction
What does image formation in CT refer to?
What does image formation in CT refer to?
- The mechanics of the tube motion and table travel
- Conversion of information from the scan into raw digital data (correct)
- The role of the computer for image reconstruction
- The production of x-rays
What is involved in the total CT imaging process?
What is involved in the total CT imaging process?
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What are the steps of CT image formation?
What are the steps of CT image formation?
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What is the purpose of pre-patient collimation in CT imaging?
What is the purpose of pre-patient collimation in CT imaging?
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What is the function of the detector array in a CT scanner?
What is the function of the detector array in a CT scanner?
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Which generation of CT scanners uses pencil beam with 2 detectors and is called Translate-Rotate Scanners?
Which generation of CT scanners uses pencil beam with 2 detectors and is called Translate-Rotate Scanners?
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What is the main reason for using a large rotating anode in a CT scanner?
What is the main reason for using a large rotating anode in a CT scanner?
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What is the purpose of motorizing the patient support couch in a CT scanner?
What is the purpose of motorizing the patient support couch in a CT scanner?
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