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Which imaging modality uses non-ionizing radiation?
Which imaging modality uses non-ionizing radiation?
- CT Scan
- Radiograph
- MRI
- Medical Ultrasound/Sonography (correct)
What is the term for the reduction of the intensity of an x-ray beam as it passes through matter?
What is the term for the reduction of the intensity of an x-ray beam as it passes through matter?
- Intensity
- Ionization
- Attenuation (correct)
- Traverse
Which imaging modality is used to visualize the heart?
Which imaging modality is used to visualize the heart?
- CT Scan
- Radiograph
- MRI
- Echocardiogram (correct)
What was the previous name for musculoskeletal radiology and orthopedic radiology?
What was the previous name for musculoskeletal radiology and orthopedic radiology?
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What is the purpose of using radiation in treatment?
What is the purpose of using radiation in treatment?
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Study Notes
Imaging Modalities
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) uses non-ionizing radiation.
X-Ray Technology
- The term for the reduction of the intensity of an x-ray beam as it passes through matter is attenuation.
Cardiac Imaging
- Cardiac imaging, also known as cardiac radiology, is used to visualize the heart.
Musculoskeletal Radiology
- Musculoskeletal radiology was previously known as bone and joint radiology or orthopedic radiology.
Radiation Therapy
- The purpose of using radiation in treatment is for therapeutic purposes, such as to kill cancer cells.
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