Exploring the Evolution of Computed Tomography (CT)

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Which term is used to describe the medical imaging method that employs tomography with the use of geometric reconstruction/analysis to generate 3D images?

  • Computed Reconstruction Tomography
  • Computed Axial Tomography
  • Computed Transverse Axial Tomography
  • Computed Tomography (correct)

Which term was used to refer to CT's cut/slice axial/transverse to the detector when it was first invented in 1937?

  • Computed Tomography
  • CHAT (Cross-sectional Horizontal Transverse)
  • Computed Axial Tomography
  • CAT (Cross-sectional Axial Transverse) (correct)

Which imaging method uses a rotating fan beam, detector array, and computed reconstruction?

  • Ultrasound Imaging
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Computed Tomography (correct)
  • X-ray Imaging

Which imaging method generates 2D images with x and y axis?

<p>Conventional Imaging (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which imaging method uses x, y, and z axes to generate 3D images?

<p>Computed Tomography (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which term is used to refer to CT's cut/slice axial/transverse to the detector when it was first invented in 1937?

<p>Cross-sectional Axial Transverse (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between conventional imaging and CT imaging?

<p>Conventional imaging uses 2D images with x and y axis, while CT imaging uses 3D images with x, y, and z axes. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which term is used to describe the medical imaging method that employs tomography with the use of geometric reconstruction/analysis to generate 3D images?

<p>Computed Tomography (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a rotating fan beam in CT imaging?

<p>To capture the x-ray (photon) from the patient (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the detector array in CT imaging?

<p>To generate 2D images with x and y axis (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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