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Which part of the x-ray tube is considered an electrode?
Which part of the x-ray tube is considered an electrode?
- The support structure
- The anode
- The protective housing
- The cathode (correct)
What is the external structure of the x-ray tube composed of?
What is the external structure of the x-ray tube composed of?
- The protective housing and the glass or metal enclosure
- The rotating anode diagnostic x-ray tube
- The anode and the cathode
- The support structure, the protective housing, and the glass or metal enclosure (correct)
What is the internal structure of the x-ray tube composed of?
What is the internal structure of the x-ray tube composed of?
- The rotating anode diagnostic x-ray tube
- The support structure, the protective housing, and the glass or metal enclosure
- The protective housing and the glass or metal enclosure
- The anode and the cathode (correct)
What is the x-ray tube considered in relation to electronic tubes?
What is the x-ray tube considered in relation to electronic tubes?
How long should an x-ray tube used in general radiography last with proper use?
How long should an x-ray tube used in general radiography last with proper use?
Which type of x-ray tube support system allows for both longitudinal and transverse travel of the x-ray tube?
Which type of x-ray tube support system allows for both longitudinal and transverse travel of the x-ray tube?
What is the purpose of the telescoping column in the ceiling support system?
What is the purpose of the telescoping column in the ceiling support system?
What is the preferred detent position for the x-ray tube in the ceiling support system?
What is the preferred detent position for the x-ray tube in the ceiling support system?
What is the purpose of the single control in some ceiling-supported x-ray tubes?
What is the purpose of the single control in some ceiling-supported x-ray tubes?
What type of support system has a single column with rollers attached to both the ceiling-mounted rail and the floor?
What type of support system has a single column with rollers attached to both the ceiling-mounted rail and the floor?
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What is an electrode in an x-ray tube?
What is an electrode in an x-ray tube?
A component within the x-ray tube that carries an electric current.
What is the cathode's function in an x-ray tube?
What is the cathode's function in an x-ray tube?
The cathode is the negatively charged electrode in the x-ray tube, responsible for emitting electrons.
What is the x-ray tube's external structure?
What is the x-ray tube's external structure?
The support structure, protective housing, and glass or metal enclosure make up the exterior of the x-ray tube.
What comprises the x-ray tube's internal structure?
What comprises the x-ray tube's internal structure?
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How is an x-ray tube classified based on its electronic function?
How is an x-ray tube classified based on its electronic function?
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What is the expected lifespan of an x-ray tube with proper use?
What is the expected lifespan of an x-ray tube with proper use?
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What kind of support system allows for both longitudinal and transverse x-ray tube movement?
What kind of support system allows for both longitudinal and transverse x-ray tube movement?
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What is the purpose of the telescoping column in the ceiling support system?
What is the purpose of the telescoping column in the ceiling support system?
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What is the ideal positioning of the x-ray tube in a ceiling support system?
What is the ideal positioning of the x-ray tube in a ceiling support system?
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What is the function of the single control in some ceiling-supported x-ray tubes?
What is the function of the single control in some ceiling-supported x-ray tubes?
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