The Number of Light Photons Emitted Within the Image Intensifier

question 22

Multiple Choice

The number of light photons emitted within the image intensifier is ____________ to the amount of x-ray photons exiting the patient.

• A) equal
• B) unrelated
• C) inversely proportional
• D) directly proportional

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