Computed Radiology (CR) Uses a Cassette System in Which

question 41

Multiple Choice

Computed radiology (CR) uses a cassette system in which:

• A) an imaging plate (IP) contains a photostimulable phosphor, which stores the radiation level received at each point on the plate
• B) the cassette is run through an automatic processor that uses digital imaging detection
• C) the electrons speed up to a higher energy level that emits light, which is then measured and becomes a digital image
• D) the imaging plate is then measured by a reader, and the IP cassette is ready for use again

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