The Use of Pointed PIDs Is Prohibited Because Their Use

question 10

Multiple Choice

The use of pointed PIDs is prohibited because their use results in:

• A)cone cutting.
• B)increased scatter radiation.
• C)increased primary radiation.
• D)greater likelihood of overlapping images.

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Definitions:

Peristalsis

The wave-like muscle contractions that move food through the digestive tract, from the esophagus to the colon.

Haustral Churning

The slow movement of the contents within the large intestine, facilitated by the segmentation movements of the haustra, aiding in water absorption and feces formation.

Ileostomy

A surgical procedure that creates an opening in the abdomen for waste to exit the body from the ileum, bypassing the colon.

Ostomy Device

A medical appliance attached to the body to collect waste from a surgically created opening in the digestive or urinary systems.