Radiology Fundamentals

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What are the three major branches of the field of radiology?

  • Radiation Therapy, Nuclear Medicine, and CT Scan
  • Diagnostic Radiology, Radiation Therapy, and Nuclear Medicine (correct)
  • Diagnostic Radiology, Nuclear Medicine, and MRI
  • Diagnostic Radiology, Radiation Therapy, and Ultrasound

What happens when a high-speed electron strikes an atom?

  • It produces a gamma-ray photon
  • It creates a magnetic field
  • It converts some or all of its energy into an X-ray photon (correct)
  • It releases a neutron

What is the purpose of the target, or anode, in a modern X-ray unit?

  • To convert some or all of the electron's energy into an X-ray photon (correct)
  • To evacuate the space
  • To produce a magnetic field
  • To accelerate the negative electrons

What is the source of electrons in a modern X-ray unit?

<p>The filament, or cathode (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the high positive potential in a modern X-ray unit?

<p>To accelerate the negative electrons (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Branches of Radiology

  • Radiology consists of three major branches: Diagnostic Radiology, Radiation Therapy, and Nuclear Medicine.

Production of X-ray Beams

  • High-speed electrons convert their energy into X-ray photons when they strike an atom.
  • This process occurs in an X-ray unit.

Components of a Modern X-ray Unit

  • Source of electrons (filament or cathode) to produce electrons.
  • Evacuated space to accelerate the electrons.
  • High positive potential to accelerate the negative electrons.
  • Target or anode for the electrons to strike and produce X-ray photons.

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