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Which term refers to that portion of an image that is dark or black?
Which term refers to that portion of an image that is dark or black?
- Contrast
- Radiopaque
- Radiolucent (correct)
- Density
Which term refers to that portion of an image that appears light or white?
Which term refers to that portion of an image that appears light or white?
- Radiolucent
- Contrast
- Density
- Radiopaque (correct)
Which factor directly influences the overall blackness or darkness of a dental image?
Which factor directly influences the overall blackness or darkness of a dental image?
- Contrast
- kV
- mA
- Exposure time (correct)
Which factor has a direct influence on the contrast of a dental image?
Which factor has a direct influence on the contrast of a dental image?
What is the term used to describe the difference in densities between adjacent areas on a dental image?
What is the term used to describe the difference in densities between adjacent areas on a dental image?
Which type of contrast is preferred in dental images when the operator is suspicious of finding dental caries?
Which type of contrast is preferred in dental images when the operator is suspicious of finding dental caries?
What is the term used to describe the fuzzy, unclear area that surrounds a structure on a dental image?
What is the term used to describe the fuzzy, unclear area that surrounds a structure on a dental image?
Which of the following is a disadvantage of using digital imaging in radiography?
Which of the following is a disadvantage of using digital imaging in radiography?
What has research shown about the performance of digital imaging compared to traditional radiography?
What has research shown about the performance of digital imaging compared to traditional radiography?
What is the reason for using disposable plastic barrier sleeves with digital sensors?
What is the reason for using disposable plastic barrier sleeves with digital sensors?
Which of the following is an advantage of digital imaging compared to conventional film?
Which of the following is an advantage of digital imaging compared to conventional film?
What is the range of numbers for a pixel in a digital image?
What is the range of numbers for a pixel in a digital image?
Which method of obtaining a digital image involves using an intraoral sensor that is exposed to x-radiation to transfer information directly to a computer with imaging software?
Which method of obtaining a digital image involves using an intraoral sensor that is exposed to x-radiation to transfer information directly to a computer with imaging software?
What is the primary advantage of the digital imaging system in terms of patient exposure to x-radiation?
What is the primary advantage of the digital imaging system in terms of patient exposure to x-radiation?
Which of the following is true about the relationship between focal spot area and image sharpness?
Which of the following is true about the relationship between focal spot area and image sharpness?
Which of the following is true about the composition of film emulsion and image sharpness?
Which of the following is true about the composition of film emulsion and image sharpness?
Which of the following is true about movement and image sharpness?
Which of the following is true about movement and image sharpness?
Which of the following is true about image magnification in dental imaging?
Which of the following is true about image magnification in dental imaging?
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