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What happens when the pitch in a helical CT scan is less than 1?
What happens when the pitch in a helical CT scan is less than 1?
- Coils of the helix are separated
- Coils of the helix overlap
- The x-ray beam associated with consecutive helical loops is contiguous
- Beams and consecutive loops overlap (correct)
When the pitch in a helical CT scan is greater than 1, what occurs to the coils of the helix?
When the pitch in a helical CT scan is greater than 1, what occurs to the coils of the helix?
- Beams and consecutive loops overlap
- Coils of the helix overlap
- Coils of the helix are separated (correct)
- The x-ray beam edge of the consecutive loop is contiguous
What does a pitch of 1 indicate in terms of a helical CT scan?
What does a pitch of 1 indicate in terms of a helical CT scan?
- Coils of the helix overlap
- Beams and consecutive loops overlap
- Coils of the helix are separated
- The x-ray beam edge of the consecutive loop is contiguous (correct)
How does a low pitch value affect the x-ray beam in a helical CT scan?
How does a low pitch value affect the x-ray beam in a helical CT scan?
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What advantage does a high pitch value offer in a helical CT scan?
What advantage does a high pitch value offer in a helical CT scan?
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