The Main Purpose of a Filter Used in CT Is

question 65

Multiple Choice

The main purpose of a filter used in CT is to:

• A) reduce the intensity of the beam at the detector.
• B) make the beam less uniform at the detector.
• C) decrease the mean energy at the detector.
• D) protect the patient.

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