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What is the primary purpose of mammography?
What is the primary purpose of mammography?
- To provide x-ray radiation for imaging
- To examine the breast for women below 40 years old
- To diagnose breast cancer in symptomatic women
- To screen asymptomatic women for breast cancer (correct)
What is the unit used to measure x-ray voltages?
What is the unit used to measure x-ray voltages?
- Ampere (A)
- Kilovolt peak (kVp) (correct)
- Milliampere (mA)
- Volt (V)
What did Michael Pupin demonstrate the use of in 1896 to reduce exposure time to X-rays?
What did Michael Pupin demonstrate the use of in 1896 to reduce exposure time to X-rays?
- Barium Platinocyanide
- Radiation protection techniques
- Diagnostic X-Ray imaging
- Fluorescent Intensifying Screen (correct)
What did William Rollins pioneer in the field of radiation protection?
What did William Rollins pioneer in the field of radiation protection?
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What is the main purpose of using a barium platinocyanide in diagnostic imaging?
What is the main purpose of using a barium platinocyanide in diagnostic imaging?
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