A Grid

question 8

Multiple Choice

A grid:

• A)reduces the amount of scatter radiation that reaches the patient.
• B)decreases the contrast of the radiographic image.
• C)decreases the film fog, increasing the contrast of the image.
• D)accomplishes both a and c

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