5 Questions
What is the primary purpose of mammography?
To screen asymptomatic women for breast cancer
What is the unit used to measure x-ray voltages?
Kilovolt peak (kVp)
What did Michael Pupin demonstrate the use of in 1896 to reduce exposure time to X-rays?
Fluorescent Intensifying Screen
What did William Rollins pioneer in the field of radiation protection?
Use of lead sheets for X-ray beam restriction
What is the main purpose of using a barium platinocyanide in diagnostic imaging?
To fluoresce in the presence of x-rays and gamma rays
Test your knowledge about mammography and diagnostic X-ray procedures, including their uses in screening for breast cancer and imaging inside the body. Learn about the benefits and control of radiation in diagnostic X-ray exams.
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