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What is the primary outcome of the absorption of ultrasonic energy?
What is the primary outcome of the absorption of ultrasonic energy?
What is the determining factor of the absorption of an ultrasound beam?
What is the determining factor of the absorption of an ultrasound beam?
What is the primary advantage of diagnostic ultrasound?
What is the primary advantage of diagnostic ultrasound?
What is the typical material used in the active elements of ultrasound transducers?
What is the typical material used in the active elements of ultrasound transducers?
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What is the function of the transducer in ultrasound imaging?
What is the function of the transducer in ultrasound imaging?
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What is the primary application of ultrasound-guided needle biopsy?
What is the primary application of ultrasound-guided needle biopsy?
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What is the characteristic of ultrasound waves that makes them useful for imaging soft tissues?
What is the characteristic of ultrasound waves that makes them useful for imaging soft tissues?
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What is the result of the interaction between the ultrasound beam and the medium in reflection mode?
What is the result of the interaction between the ultrasound beam and the medium in reflection mode?
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What is the primary difference between diagnostic ultrasound and x-rays?
What is the primary difference between diagnostic ultrasound and x-rays?
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What is the role of viscosity in the absorption of an ultrasound beam?
What is the role of viscosity in the absorption of an ultrasound beam?
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