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What is the primary function of the transducer in an ultrasound system?
What is the primary function of the transducer in an ultrasound system?
- To display the ultrasound images
- To amplify the received signals
- To filter the received signals
- To generate the ultrasound waves (correct)
What is the main purpose of the coupling gel used in ultrasound imaging?
What is the main purpose of the coupling gel used in ultrasound imaging?
- To enhance the image resolution
- To increase the power of the ultrasound waves
- To reduce the air gap between the transducer and the skin (correct)
- To protect the transducer from damage
Which of the following factors DOES NOT affect the propagation of ultrasound waves in tissue?
Which of the following factors DOES NOT affect the propagation of ultrasound waves in tissue?
- Tissue density
- Tissue temperature
- Tissue elasticity
- Tissue viscosity (correct)
What is the main principle behind the Doppler effect in ultrasound imaging?
What is the main principle behind the Doppler effect in ultrasound imaging?
Which of the following is NOT a common artifact in ultrasound imaging?
Which of the following is NOT a common artifact in ultrasound imaging?
What is the primary mechanism by which ultrasound waves are produced in a transducer?
What is the primary mechanism by which ultrasound waves are produced in a transducer?
What is the purpose of the damping material in an ultrasound transducer?
What is the purpose of the damping material in an ultrasound transducer?
Which property of tissue primarily determines the attenuation of ultrasound waves?
Which property of tissue primarily determines the attenuation of ultrasound waves?
What is the purpose of the time-gain compensation (TGC) in an ultrasound system?
What is the purpose of the time-gain compensation (TGC) in an ultrasound system?
What is the primary advantage of using higher frequencies in ultrasound imaging?
What is the primary advantage of using higher frequencies in ultrasound imaging?
