In General, Low-Energy X-Ray Photons

question 27

Multiple Choice

In general, low-energy x-ray photons

• A)improve image quality by affecting contrast.
• B)are absorbed by the image receptor.
• C)penetrate the patient and detector.
• D)are absorbed by the patient.

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