Geriatric Patients Generally Require Higher Central Ray (CR) Centering Than

question 41

True/False

Geriatric patients generally require higher central ray (CR) centering than younger patients for chest radiography.

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Blood Clot

A semi-solid mass of blood that forms when blood components, such as platelets and fibrin, aggregate to stop bleeding from injured vessels, a key component of the hemostatic process.

Vitamin

Organic compounds that are essential in small amounts for the body to function properly, often obtained through diet.

Gastrin

A hormone produced by the stomach that stimulates the secretion of gastric acid.

Secreted

Refers to the process by which substances are produced and discharged from a cell, gland, or organ for a particular function in the organism or for excretion.