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What are the visible component parts of the dental x-ray machine?
What are the visible component parts of the dental x-ray machine?
- Time selector, kilovoltage selector, metal housing
- On-off switch, indicator light, electrical outlet
- Transformer, insulating oil, exposure button
- Control panel, extension arm, x-ray tubehead (correct)
Which part of the dental x-ray machine surrounds the x-ray tube and transformers and is filled with oil?
Which part of the dental x-ray machine surrounds the x-ray tube and transformers and is filled with oil?
- Extension arm
- Insulating oil
- Control panel
- Metal housing (correct)
What function does the control panel serve in the dental x-ray machine?
What function does the control panel serve in the dental x-ray machine?
- Allow movement and positioning of the tubehead
- Produce dental x-rays
- Regulate the x-ray beam (correct)
- Suspend the x-ray tubehead
What is the purpose of the extension arm in the dental x-ray machine?
What is the purpose of the extension arm in the dental x-ray machine?
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Which part of the dental x-ray machine prevents overheating by absorbing the heat created by the production of x-rays?
Which part of the dental x-ray machine prevents overheating by absorbing the heat created by the production of x-rays?
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Study Notes
Dental X-ray Machine Components
- The dental x-ray machine has several visible component parts.
Machine Housing
- The machine housing surrounds the x-ray tube and transformers and is filled with oil.
Control Panel
- The control panel allows the operator to adjust and control the x-ray machine's settings.
Extension Arm
- The extension arm supports the x-ray tube and positions it for the desired x-ray image.
Heat Sink
- The heat sink prevents overheating by absorbing the heat created by the production of x-rays.
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Test your knowledge of the component parts of a dental x-ray machine with this quiz. Learn about the control panel, extension arm, and tubehead that make up the machine.
