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What type of radiation is used in radiography?
What type of radiation is used in radiography?
- X-rays and gamma rays (correct)
- Ultraviolet rays
- Microwaves
- Infrared rays
In conventional radiography, how are two-dimensional images created?
In conventional radiography, how are two-dimensional images created?
- A beam of X-rays is produced and projected towards the object, with captured X-rays detected behind the object. (correct)
- A beam of gamma rays is produced and projected towards the object, with captured gamma rays detected behind the object.
- A beam of ultraviolet rays is produced and projected towards the object, with captured ultraviolet rays detected behind the object.
- A beam of visible light is produced and projected towards the object, with captured light detected behind the object.
What technique involves the rotation of an X-ray source and its associated detectors around the subject?
What technique involves the rotation of an X-ray source and its associated detectors around the subject?
- Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
- Computed tomography (CT scanning) (correct)
- Positron emission tomography (PET) scanning
- Ultrasound imaging
What types of images can be generated from information collected in computed tomography (CT scanning)?
What types of images can be generated from information collected in computed tomography (CT scanning)?
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What determines the amount of X-rays or other radiation absorbed by an object in radiography?
What determines the amount of X-rays or other radiation absorbed by an object in radiography?
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