Radiolucent Images Represent Dense Anatomy BECAUSE Structures with a High

question 18

Multiple Choice

Radiolucent images represent dense anatomy BECAUSE structures with a high atomic weight attenuate more energy from the x-ray beam.

• A)Both the statement and reason are correct and related
• B)Both the statement and reason are correct but not related
• C)The statement is correct, but the reason is not
• D)The statement is not correct, but the reason is correct
• E)Neither the statement nor the reason is correct

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Definitions:

Mobility

Person's ability to move about freely.

Analgesic Medication

Medications formulated to alleviate pain without leading to unconsciousness.

Drainage

The natural or artificial removal of surface and sub-surface water from an area, or the process of removing fluid from a body cavity or wound.

Evacuator

A device or person involved in the removal of something undesirable, such as surgical smoke or hazardous waste.