With Digital Imaging Using AEC,if an AP Thoracic Spine Is

question 26

Multiple Choice

With digital imaging using AEC,if an AP thoracic spine is imaged with the density setting changed from 0 to -2,the brightness in the area of interest is __________________ and the ____________ is increased.(Assume all other factors are appropriate. )

• A)decreased;exposure time
• B)increased;image contrast
• C)appropriate;recorded detail
• D)appropriate;quantum noise

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Definitions:

Electrons

Subatomic particles with a negative charge, found orbiting the nucleus of an atom.

Neutral Atoms

Atoms that have an equal number of protons and electrons, resulting in no overall charge.

Gain Or Loss

A financial term indicating the positive or negative difference between the value of something at two different times.

BE

An acronym that could stand for various terms depending on context, such as "Base Excess" in blood gas analysis, indicating the excess or deficit in the amount of base in the blood.