What Is the Chief Benefit of Using a High and Low

question 13

Multiple Choice

What is the chief benefit of using a high and low x-ray energy source with a DXA system?

• A) Reduces patient dose significantly.
• B) Reduces wear and tear on the x-ray tube to change energies.
• C) Demonstrates attenuation difference between bone and soft tissue.
• D) Reduces postprocessing time of bone for the digital image.

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Definitions:

Sensory Components

Parts of the nervous system that receive and process sensory information from the environment or the body, leading to sensations.

Nasopharynx

The upper part of the throat located behind the nose, which connects the nasal cavity to the mouth and serves as an airway in the respiratory system.

Soft Palate

The flexible part at the back of the roof of the mouth, distinguishing the back of the oral cavity from the nasopharynx.

Pharynx

A muscular tube that connects the mouth and nasal passages to the esophagus and larynx, serving both the respiratory and digestive systems.