The Anode Heel Effect Quiz

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What is the anode heel effect?

  • A phenomenon increasing the surface area of the X-ray beam
  • A radiographic phenomenon affecting X-ray beam intensity (correct)
  • An effect caused by the cathode in general radiography
  • A condition affecting women's heels

What is the main advantage of the angled anode in general radiography?

  • Increased ability to absorb heat and improved spatial resolution (correct)
  • Reduced surface area of the focal spot and decreased spatial resolution
  • Enhanced creation of X-ray photons and improved anode durability
  • Decreased focal spot size and increased X-ray beam intensity

Why does the anode side of the X-ray beam have lower intensity?

  • The anode angle decreases X-ray photon production
  • The anode surface area is smaller
  • X-ray photons are absorbed within the anode heel
  • Fewer X-ray photons are created on the anode side (correct)

What is the consequence of the angle of the anode in general radiography?

<p>Variation of the X-ray beam's intensity across the field (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the anode in general radiography?

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Study Notes

Anode Heel Effect

  • The anode heel effect is a phenomenon where the X-ray beam intensity is lower on the anode side due to the angle of the anode.
  • This effect causes the X-ray beam to be more intense on the cathode side.

Angled Anode in General Radiography

  • The main advantage of the angled anode in general radiography is that it allows for a larger field of view while maintaining a smaller focal spot.
  • The angled anode directs the X-ray beam away from the cathode, reducing the heel effect.

X-ray Beam Intensity

  • The anode side of the X-ray beam has lower intensity due to the absorption of X-rays by the anode itself.

Consequence of Anode Angle

  • The consequence of the angle of the anode in general radiography is that it affects the X-ray beam intensity, resulting in uneven illumination of the detector.

Primary Function of Anode

  • The primary function of the anode in general radiography is to convert the kinetic energy of electrons into X-ray energy.

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