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A packet of electromagnetic energy.
A packet of electromagnetic energy.
X-rays are created in the nucleus and Gamma rays are created at the atomic level. X-rays are usually created by accelerated electrons hitting a target, and gamma rays are emitted from radioactive nuclei.
X-rays are created in the nucleus and Gamma rays are created at the atomic level. X-rays are usually created by accelerated electrons hitting a target, and gamma rays are emitted from radioactive nuclei.
It is created by electrons colliding with inner electrons in the atoms of the metal anode, giving them enough energy to leave the atom
It is created by electrons colliding with inner electrons in the atoms of the metal anode, giving them enough energy to leave the atom
Are produced from an accelerated electron bypassing the atomic electrons and coming close to a nucleus in the target.
Are produced from an accelerated electron bypassing the atomic electrons and coming close to a nucleus in the target.
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What projection is used in the radiograph below?
What projection is used in the radiograph below?
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A process of reducing the number of X-ray photons in the beam
A process of reducing the number of X-ray photons in the beam
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It maintains a vacuum so that electrons from air do not contribute to the electrons stream, which would disrupt the image production process and damage the tube.
It maintains a vacuum so that electrons from air do not contribute to the electrons stream, which would disrupt the image production process and damage the tube.
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Electrons are heated on this part of the X-ray tube
Electrons are heated on this part of the X-ray tube
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It serves to decelerate the high negatively charge electrons
It serves to decelerate the high negatively charge electrons
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What structure is being pointed by the arrow below?
What structure is being pointed by the arrow below?
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What structure is being pointed by the arrow below?
What structure is being pointed by the arrow below?
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A patient was rushed to the ER after diving on a 50 meter cliff. That patient’s radiograph showed lateral displacement of 2mm and a possible tear on the transverse ligament. What could be the diagnosis of the patient?
A patient was rushed to the ER after diving on a 50 meter cliff. That patient’s radiograph showed lateral displacement of 2mm and a possible tear on the transverse ligament. What could be the diagnosis of the patient?
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What type of odontoid fracture is shown on the image below
What type of odontoid fracture is shown on the image below
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A patient is requested to lie supine and the beam is directed into the patient’s open mouth. What view is used by the technologist for this patient
A patient is requested to lie supine and the beam is directed into the patient’s open mouth. What view is used by the technologist for this patient
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What structure is being pointed by the arrow below
What structure is being pointed by the arrow below
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J.B was rushed to ER with an injury to his neck. Imaging showed a fracture to his odontoid process. Utilizing the image below, what type of odontoid fracture does J.B have
J.B was rushed to ER with an injury to his neck. Imaging showed a fracture to his odontoid process. Utilizing the image below, what type of odontoid fracture does J.B have
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What structure is pointed by the arrow below
What structure is pointed by the arrow below
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What structure is attached to the area pointed in the arrow below
What structure is attached to the area pointed in the arrow below
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E.B. got into a car accident, suffered an injury to the neck and was diagnosed with a clay-shoveler fracture. This type of fracture involves what structure?
E.B. got into a car accident, suffered an injury to the neck and was diagnosed with a clay-shoveler fracture. This type of fracture involves what structure?
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S.S a 6 year old child underwent an X-ray to evaluate her atlantodental interval. Among the choices below, what value would be accepted as normal
S.S a 6 year old child underwent an X-ray to evaluate her atlantodental interval. Among the choices below, what value would be accepted as normal
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A patient went to the hospital with complaints of back pain and stooped posture. based on the patient’s radiograph, what could be the possible diagnosis.
A patient went to the hospital with complaints of back pain and stooped posture. based on the patient’s radiograph, what could be the possible diagnosis.
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