The Mean Glandular Dose for a Typical Two-Projection Mammogram Done

question 6

Multiple Choice

The mean glandular dose for a typical two-projection mammogram done using a screen-film-grid was:

• A) 100 mrad.
• B) 320 mrad.
• C) 400 mrad.
• D) 450 mrad.

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