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X-ray Tube Components Quiz

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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?

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?

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?

A diode Signup and view all the answers

How long should an x-ray tube used in general radiography last with proper use?

Several years Signup and view all the answers

Which type of x-ray tube support system allows for both longitudinal and transverse travel of the x-ray tube?

Ceiling support system Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the telescoping column in the ceiling support system?

To allow for variable source-to-image receptor distance (SID) Signup and view all the answers

What is the preferred detent position for the x-ray tube in the ceiling support system?

When the x-ray tube is centered above the examination table Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the single control in some ceiling-supported x-ray tubes?

To remove all locks and allow the tube to float Signup and view all the answers

What type of support system has a single column with rollers attached to both the ceiling-mounted rail and the floor?

Floor-to-ceiling support system Signup and view all the answers