Select the Exposure Factor Adjustments Needed for the Pathologic Indication(s)

question 102

Multiple Choice

Select the exposure factor adjustments needed for the pathologic indication(s) using manual exposure settings (no AEC) .Increases or decreases in manual exposure factors are compared with the ideal exposure factors that would be used on a normal, healthy individual.
-Large pleural effusion

• A)Increase (+)
• B)Decrease (-)
• C)No change (0)

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Definitions:

Desmosomes

Cell structures specialized for cell-to-cell adhesion, acting as anchors to bind cells together in tissues.

Gap Junctions

Specialized intercellular connections between a multitude of animal cell-types that directly connect the cytoplasm of two cells, allowing various molecules, ions, and electrical impulses to directly pass through a regulated gate between cells.

Potassium Ions

Charged particles of potassium that play key roles in bodily functions, particularly in nerve transmission and muscle contraction.

Glucose

An essential form of sugar that acts as a significant energy provider in living entities and is a part of various carbohydrates.