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Which of the following terms does not refer to the x-rays that exit the patient?

The fact that different types of tissues in a radiograph absorb differing amounts of radiation describes:

Using a focused grid at 80″ that has a focal range of 40″ will result in a radiograph with:

The grid pattern that allows for cephalic and caudal angulation of the x-ray tube is:

A satisfactory abdominal radiograph is produced using a 12:1 grid, 30 mAs, and 85 kVp. A second image is requested using a 16:1 grid. What mAs is needed to maintain receptor exposure?

The height of the lead strips within a radiographic grid compared to the distance between them describes the:

During a cross-table lateral c-spine you decrease the SID from 72 inches to 60 inches. How will this affect the detail recorded in the image?

The distance between the x-ray tube and the image receptor is called:

In a PA projection of the chest, the heart measures 14.7 cm between its widest points on the radiograph. If the magnification factor is known to be 1.2, what is the actual diameter of the heart? (You do not have to convert units.)

Distortion can be caused by: tube angle the position of the organ or structure within the body the radiographic positioning of the part