With Digital Imaging Using AEC, What Factor Is Increased If

question 11

Multiple Choice

With digital imaging using AEC, what factor is increased if an AP thoracic spine is imaged using an outside instead of the center detector? (Assume all other factors are appropriate.)

• A) subject contrast
• B) brightness
• C) spatial resolution
• D) quantum noise

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