What Is the Purpose of the Intensifying Screen

question 27

Multiple Choice

What is the purpose of the intensifying screen?

• A) To decrease the production of scatter radiation
• B) To reduce the amount of scatter striking the film
• C) To reduce the amount of exposure to the patient
• D) B and C

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