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List, in order, the conversions that occur in an image intensification tube once fluoroscopic x-rays have exited the patient: Light is converted into photoelectrons X-rays are converted into light Photoelectrons are converted into light Light is converted into x-rays

The electrostatic lenses in an image intensifier carry a _____ charge and are supplied with _____ of power during routine usage.

Which of the following substances will not emit light when bombarded with x-rays or electrons?

In an over-table unit, which of the following components will the carriage hold?

Fluoroscopic units are typically described as “under-table” or “over-table” units. The units are named according to the location of the:

The primary purpose of in image intensifier is to:

Which of the following substances will emit light when bombarded with x-rays?

The bucky slot shielding device must be at least:

Photoemission occurs in which component of the image intensifier?

Which of the following will decrease the amount of contrast produced in the image intensification tube? Scattered ionizing radiation produced in the patient Penumbral light scatter in the input and output screens Light scatter within the image intensification tube itself